Homework Help: math

Posted by kelly on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 5:59am.

lopez spent 1/3 of his vacation money for travel and 2/5 of his vacation money for lodging. He spent $1100 for travel and lodging. What is the total amount of money he spent on his vacation?

math - drwls, Monday, October 3, 2011 at 6:05am
1/3 + 2/5 = 5/15 + 6/15 = 11/15
is the fraction of total vacation expenses (V) that is for travel and lodging

11/15 V = $1100

V = $1500

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