Paul owned two shops selling carpets. Shop H earned 25% more money than Shop J on Monday. On Tuesday, Shop H lost $355 while Shop J earned another $136. In the end, Shop H contributed to 311 of the total earnings of the two shops over the two days operation. How much did Shop H earn over the two days?
| |
Make p the same
(1)x8 = (3) |
H
(1) |
J
(2) |
Make p the same
(2)x3 = (4) |
| Before |
40 u |
5 u |
4 u |
12 u |
| Change |
- 2840 |
- 355 |
+ 136 |
+ 408 |
| After |
24 p |
3 p |
8 p |
24 p |
Amount that Paul earned from Shop J on Monday in percentage = 100%
Amount that Paul earned from Shop H on Monday in percentage
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
125% =
125100 =
54 Fraction of the total earnings that Paul earned from Shop J
= 1 -
311 =
811(3) = (4)
40 u - 2840 = 12 u + 408
40 u - 12 u = 2840 + 408
28 u = 3248
1 u = 3248 ÷ 28 = 116
Amount that Paul earned from Shop H over the two days
= 5 u - 355
= 5 x 116 - 355
= 580 - 355
= $225
Answer(s): $225
