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7 May, 17:47

A student spends 17/35 of his pocket money on transport and fruits. He spends 5/6 of the remainder on sweets. What fraction of his pocket money does he spend on sweets?

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  1. 7 May, 18:52
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    Answer: 3/7 is the pocket money he spends on sweets

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the amount student spends be x

    He spends 17/35x on transport and fruits

    He spends 5/6 (x - 17/35x) on sweets

    5/6 * (x - 17/35x)

    5/6 * 18/35x

    = 3/7x
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