Last month, Edwin had $2325.35 that he divided into two bank accounts. He deposited 2/5 into a savings account. He deposited the rest into a checking account.

How much money did Edwin deposit into his checking account?

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Last month, Edwin had $2325.35 that he divided into two bank accounts. He deposited 2/5  into a savings account. He deposited the rest into a checking account. 

 

How much money did Edwin deposit into his checking account?

 

 

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kamibug · Answer

We need to find what is left after he puts away 2/5 in his savings account. This means that 3/5 will go in the checking account. So how do we find what is 3/5 of 2325.35? :)

anonymous · Answer

?I'm not sure thats what confused me

kamibug · Answer

That's okay :) We can just change the fraction into decimal form and multiply that decimal by the amount of money. 3/5 as a decimals is 0.6 and 0.6 multiplied by 2325.35 is ...

anonymous · Answer

okay is 1395.21 right? thats what i got

kamibug · Answer

Yup. Perfect! That's how much money he put in the checking account. :P

anonymous · Answer

THX SO MUCH