Problem: One month Rehana used $\frac{1}{6}$ of her monthly salary for a loan payment. Her rent payment was 25% more than the loan payment. What fraction of monthly salary did Rehana use that month for the loan and rent payments combined?

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Correct Answer: He used $\frac{9}{24}$ of his monthly salary for loan and rent

Explanation:

fit, the monthly salary be x;

Loan payment = $\frac{x}{6}$ and

Rent Payment =$\frac{x}{6}$ + 25% of $\frac{x}{6}$= $\frac{5x}{24}$

Total payment = $\frac{x}{6}$ + $\frac{5x}{24}$= $\frac{9x}{24}$

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