Yen's savings is 40% more than Vaidev's savings. If Yen's savings is decreased by 40%, their total savings will be $966. How much is Yen's savings?
| |
Yen |
Vaidev |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 2.8 u |
|
| After |
4.2 u |
5 u |
Vaidev's savings in percentage = 100%
Yen's savings in percentage
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
140% =
140100 =
75Yen's saving after a decrease by 40% in percent
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Yen's saving after a decrease by 40% in units
= 60% x 7 u
=
60100 x 7 u
= 4.2 u
Total savings if there is a decrease in salary for Yen
= 4.2 u + 5 u
= 9.2 u
9.2 u = 966
1 u = 966 ÷ 9.2 = 105
Yen's savings
= 7 u
= 7 x 105
= $735
Answer(s): $735
