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Alicia and her savings.. I need help!

by mjjking » Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:12 pm
Cannot really figure this out!
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by sacx » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:03 am
Total take home = T
Amount saved each month = X
Amount spent = T-X

Total amount saved at the end of year = 3 * money spent in a month

12*X = 3*(T-X)
12X = 3T -3X
12X+3X = 3T
15X= 3T
X/T = 1/5

Whats the OA?
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by mjjking » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:39 am
OA is D, thanks a lot I see it now!! :)
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