Question

Billie will receive one-sixth of a $1000 reward for finding a stolen purse as well as an additional one-fourth of the reward for identifying the thief. What is the total portion of the reward which Billie will receive?

Answer 1

1000 * 1/6 = 166.67
1000 * 1/4 = 250

166.67 + 250 = 416.67

Answer 2

how did you get the 166.67?

Answer 3

1000/1 * 1/6 = 1000/6...So, basically....1000 divided by 6

Answer 4

(1/6)*1000 = one sixth of one thousand.

If we evaluate that, it comes to 1000/6, both numerator and denominator can be divided by 2 for reduction: 500/3. Since a third of anything is equal to .33333333 to infinity, the more correct answer would be to leave it at 500/3.

Answer 5

you got one sixth of 1000

Answer 6

However, because they asked us to get dollars: 500/3 is equal to 500 / 3 = 166.67 dollars. Hope that helps!

Answer 7

i this problem do I need to reduced it?

Answer 8

You only need to reduce if your answer winds up in a fraction form and is reduceable, which this one doesn't....This one is in decimal form...So, you're okay. :D

Answer 9

thanks