How Much SALARY Left?
Bobby Joe Earns $5000 a month for 6 months. He then spends 1/10 of his total money earned in the 6 months of time. He then spends 1/9 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/8 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/7 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/6 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/5 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/4 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/3 of his remaining money. He then spends 1/2 of his remaining money. Finally, he spends another $2500. After all this, how much money does Bobby Joe have left?
(There is no money sign in the answer, just the number of dollars)
The answer is 500.
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1 solution
Total earning in 6 months=5000*6=30000 $,
Subsequent spending of 1/10, 1/9, 1/8, 1/7, 1/6, 1/5, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 will be 3000 $ each and remaining will be 27000, 24000, 21000, 18000, 15000, 12000, 9000, 6000, 3000 respectively.So after spending 2500, he will be left with 3000-2500= 500 $.