Kylie's savings is 10% more than Paul's savings. If Kylie's savings is decreased by 10%, their total savings will be $1393. How much is Kylie's savings?
|
Kylie |
Paul |
Before |
11 u |
10 u |
Change |
- 1.1 u |
|
After |
9.9 u |
10 u |
Paul's savings in percentage = 100%
Kylie's savings in percentage
= 100% + 10%
= 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110Kylie's saving after a decrease by 10% in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Kylie's saving after a decrease by 10% in units
= 90% x 11 u
=
90100 x 11 u
= 9.9 u
Total savings if there is a decrease in salary for Kylie
= 9.9 u + 10 u
= 19.9 u
19.9 u = 1393
1 u = 1393 ÷ 19.9 = 70
Kylie's savings
= 11 u
= 11 x 70
= $770
Answer(s): $770