Carol spends 1/3 of her savings on a stereo and 1/3 less than she spent on the stereo for a television. What fraction of her savings did she spend on the stereo and television?	Choose the correct answer:	A) 1/4	B) 2/7	C) 5/9	D) 1/2	E) 7/12
Total Savings = S   Amount spent on stereo = (1/3)S   Amount spent on television = (1-1/3)(1/3)S = (2/3)*(1/3)*S = (2/9)S   (Stereo + TV)/Total Savings = S(1/3 + 2/9)/S = 5/9   Answer: 5/9
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Carol spends 1/3 of her savings on a stereo and 1/3 less than she spent on the stereo for a television. What fraction of her savings did she spend on the stereo and television?