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605-655
Fractions/Ratios/Decimals
Emily allocates 2/5 of her earnings for housing and 1/3 for groceries. Her colleague, Sarah, earns nearly double Emily's salary, dedicating 1/5 of her income to housing and 3/5 to groceries. If both women choose to donate the remainder of their salaries to charity each month, what portion of their total monthly earnings will they contribute?
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Correct answer marked below2/9
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1/3
C
1/9
D
4/5
E
3/5
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CaitlinFeb 13, 2025
Thank you very much!
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AmaanDec 26, 2024
Thank you very much!
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PrathamJul 11, 2024
thanks
What this question tests
What it tests
Your ability to convert between fractions, ratios, and decimals and to reason proportionally.
Common trap
Cross-multiplying incorrectly or mixing up the ratio parts — a part:part ratio is not a fraction of the whole.
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Difficulty
605-655
Type
PS
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