Problema Solution

You mow 1/5 of the lawn and your sister mows 2/5 of the lawn. The two of you mow a total of 2400 square feet. What is the area of the lawn? How much area is left to mow?

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           2400 = 3 * Area /5

          Area of the lawn = A = 4000 sq. feet

          Area left = 1600 sq. feet