Answer:
I spent $800 on my mortgage
Step-by-step explanation:
Proportions
Let's call x=montly salary.
I spent [tex]\frac{2}{5}x[/tex] on my mortgage. This leaves
[tex]x-\frac{2}{5}X=\frac{3}{5}x[/tex]
left over for other expenses. That amount of money is given:
[tex]\displaystyle \frac{3}{5}x=1200[/tex]
Multiplying by 5/3:
[tex]\displaystyle x=1200*\frac{5}{3}[/tex]
x = $2000
My monthly salary is $2000. I spent 2/5 *$2000 = $800 on my mortgage
I spent $800 on my mortgage
