Vanessa's savings is 10% more than Caden's savings. If Vanessa's savings is decreased by 10%, their total savings will be $995. How much is Vanessa's savings?
| |
Vanessa |
Caden |
| Before |
11 u |
10 u |
| Change |
- 1.1 u |
|
| After |
9.9 u |
10 u |
Caden's savings in percentage = 100%
Vanessa's savings in percentage
= 100% + 10%
= 110%
110% =
110100 =
1110Vanessa's saving after a decrease by 10% in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Vanessa'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 Vanessa
= 9.9 u + 10 u
= 19.9 u
19.9 u = 995
1 u = 995 ÷ 19.9 = 50
Vanessa's savings
= 11 u
= 11 x 50
= $550
Answer(s): $550
