Question

    A car driver’s income consist of his salary and tips. During one week his tips were 5/4 of his salary. What portion of his total income came from tips?

    A 4/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1/2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let salary of car drivers be = x Then his tips = x× 5/4 = 5x/4 Total income = x+ 5x/4 = 9x/4 Portion of income come from tips = (5x/4)/(9x/4) = 5/9

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