John withdrew $ 500 out of his bank savings account. He spent $ 50 on a radio, and 3 / 5 of what remained on gifts for his friends. How much money did John spend on gifts for his friends?
$500-$50= $450
450 x 3/5= $270
John spent $270 on his friends
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To determine how much money John spent on gifts for his friends, we need to follow these steps:
1. Start with the amount of money John withdrew from his bank savings account, which is $500.
2. Subtract the amount he spent on a radio, which is $50.
3. Calculate the remaining amount of money by subtracting $50 from $500: $500 - $50 = $450.
4. Multiply the remaining amount by 3/5 to find out how much John spent on gifts for his friends.
- To do this, first convert 3/5 to a decimal by dividing 3 by 5: 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6
- Next, multiply the decimal by the remaining amount of money: $450 * 0.6 = $270.
Therefore, John spent $270 on gifts for his friends.