daisy saved 4/5 of her salary. She gave 1/3 of the money she had saved to her mother. IF she gave $300 to her mother, what was her salary?

Answer 1

s = salary

(s * 0.8) 1/3 = 300

Divide both sides of the equation by 1/3 (or multiply both sides by 3).

s * 0.8 = 900

Now divide both sides of the equation by 0.8.

s = 1,125

Daisy's salary was $1,125

Answer 2

s = salary

(s * 0.8) 1/3 = 300

Divide both sides of the equation by 1/3 (or multiply each side by 3.

s * 0.8 = 900

Divide both sides of the equation by 0.8.

s = 1,125

Daisy's salary was $1,125