Lewis wins £360 in a prize draw. He gives 15% to charity and puts 3/8 into his savings. The rest he uses to buy a bike. How much of the money has Lewis got left for this bike? Note: do not use a calculator

10% of £360 is £36. Therefore 5% of £360 would be £18 (half of the 10% figure). Added together, 15% of £360 would be £54. 1/8 of £360 is £45 (half £360 three times), therefore 3/8 would be £135 (£45*3). £54 + £135 = £189. £360 - £189 = £171. Lewis therefore has £171 to spend on his bike.

LB

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Simultaneously solve the equations 3x+2y=36 and 5x+4y=64


How should I present my working out?


How can i solve the following simultaneous equations? 5x + y = 4 and 3x + 2y = 5?


Divide 711 in the ratio 4:5