Carol spends 1/4 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 choice:
A) 1/4
B) 2/7
C) 5/12
D) 1/2
E) 7/12
Total Savings = S   Amount spent on stereo = (1/4)S   Amount spent on television = (1-1/3)(1/4)S = (2/3)*(1/4)*S = (1/6)S   (Stereo + TV)/Total Savings = S(1/4 + 1/6)/S = 5/12   Answer: 5/12
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Carol spends 1/4 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?