Maggie has $960. She spends 1/4 of it on a mountain bike and 1/6 of the remainder on bicycle clothing and accessories. She keeps the rest of the money. how much money does she keep?

Question

Please answer this question as soon as possible. Fraction word problem. Thank you!

Answer 1

she spends ¼×$960=$240 on mountain bike; remainder is $720, 1/6×$720=$120 on (bicycle, clothing and accessories). expenditure amounts to $240+$120=$360; Therefore, she kept $960 - $360=$600 $600