Question

The drama club has $500 to put on a play. The club can spend up to `3/8` of the money on new costumes. How much money can they spend on other supplies?

Answer 1

$312.50

Explanation:

`1/8` of the money is `$500/8=$62.50`

If `3/8` is spent on costumes then `5/8` is left to spend on anything else

`5/8` is `5 xx $62.50=$312.50`