Skid saved 3/5 of his paycheck and spent 2/3 of the remaining money. He was then left with $10. What was the original value of Skid paycheck?
Let his paycheck = P
If he saved 3/5 of his paycheck he must have spent 2/5 of it
And the amount that remains = 3/5 P
So
P - (2/5)P - (2/3) (3/5)P = 10 simplify
P - (2/5)p - (2/5)P = 10
P - (4/5)P =10
(1/5)P = 10
P = 10 (5/1) = $50
