Vanessa's savings is 40% more than Tommy's savings. If Vanessa's savings is decreased by 40%, their total savings will be $736. How much is Vanessa's savings?
| |
Vanessa |
Tommy |
| Before |
7 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 2.8 u |
|
| After |
4.2 u |
5 u |
Tommy's savings in percentage = 100%
Vanessa's savings in percentage
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
140% =
140100 =
75Vanessa's saving after a decrease by 40% in percent
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Vanessa'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 Vanessa
= 4.2 u + 5 u
= 9.2 u
9.2 u = 736
1 u = 736 ÷ 9.2 = 80
Vanessa's savings
= 7 u
= 7 x 80
= $560
Answer(s): $560
