Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Word Problems · hard
Pia received ₱600 as allowance. She spent 1/3 of it on books and 19% of the remainder on food. How much was left?
- ₱324
- ₱286
- ₱400
- ₱287
Answer
A. ₱324
Solution
Books: 1/3 × ₱600 = ₱200. Remainder: ₱400. Food: 19% × ₱400 = ₱76. Left: ₱324.
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