Kathy's savings is 10% more than Gabriel's savings. If Kathy's savings is decreased by 10%, their total savings will be $796. How much is Kathy's savings?
| |
Kathy |
Gabriel |
| Before |
11 u |
10 u |
| Change |
- 1.1 u |
|
| After |
9.9 u |
10 u |
Gabriel's savings in percentage = 100%
Kathy's savings in percentage
= 100% + 10%
= 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110Kathy's saving after a decrease by 10% in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Kathy'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 Kathy
= 9.9 u + 10 u
= 19.9 u
19.9 u = 796
1 u = 796 ÷ 19.9 = 40
Kathy's savings
= 11 u
= 11 x 40
= $440
Answer(s): $440
