A customer paid you \(\$ 600\) for construction work, out of which, \(3 / 5\) of the total amount was spent on the purchase of materials and \(1 / 5\) of the remaining was spent on traveling. How much is left after all the deductions?
A. \(\$ 120\) B. \(\$ 190\) C. \(\$ 192\) D. \(\$ 240\)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Total amount paid by the customer for construction work \(=\$ 600\)mount spent on the purchase of materials \(=3 / 5\) of the total amount \(=3 / 5{ }^{\star} 600=\) \(\$ 360\) Remaining amount \(=\$(600-360)=\$ 240\)mount spent on travelling \(=1 / 5\) of the remaining amount \(=1 / 5{ }^{\star} 240=\$ 48\) Total amount spent \(=\$(360+48)=\$ 408\)mount left after both the deductions \(=\$(600-408)=\$ 192\)
