Linda spent 5/6 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV cost her $500, what were her original savings? Options.
A) $9000  B) $3000  C) $6000  D) $7000  E) $8000
If Linda spent 5/6 of her savings on furniture, the rest   6 / 6 - 5 / 6 = 1 / 6 on a TV   But the TV cost her $500. So 1 / 6 of her savings is $500. So her original savings are 6 times $500 = $3000   correct answer $3000
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Linda spent 5/6 of her savings on furniture and the rest on a TV. If the TV cost her $500, what were her original savings?