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