Company Z spent 1/4 of its revenues last year on marketing and 1/7 of the remainder on maintenance of its facilities. What fraction of last year's original revenues did company Z have left after its marketing and maintenance expenditures?
Options:
(A) 5/14
(B) 1/2
(C) 17/28
(D) 9/14
(E) 9/11 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:
Total revenues = x
Spent on marketing = x/4
Remaining amount = x-x/4 = 3x/4
1/7 of the remainder on maintenance of its facilities = 3x/4*1/7 = 3x/28
Amount left = 3x/4-3x/28 = 9x/14
The final answer: (D).