Xavier owned two shops selling electrical appliances. Shop H earned 20% more money than Shop J on Monday. On Tuesday, Shop H lost $176 while Shop J earned another $172. In the end, Shop H contributed to 25 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)x3 = (3) |
H (1) |
J (2) |
Make p the same (2)x2 = (4) |
Before |
18 u |
6 u |
5 u |
10 u |
Change |
- 528 |
- 176 |
+ 172 |
+ 344 |
After |
6 p |
2 p |
3 p |
6 p |
Amount that Xavier earned from Shop J on Monday in percentage = 100%
Amount that Xavier earned from Shop H on Monday in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% =
120100 =
65 Fraction of the total earnings that Xavier earned from Shop J
= 1 -
25 =
35(3) = (4)
18 u - 528 = 10 u + 344
18 u - 10 u = 528 + 344
8 u = 872
1 u = 872 ÷ 8 = 109
Amount that Xavier earned from Shop H over the two days
= 6 u - 176
= 6 x 109 - 176
= 654 - 176
= $478
Answer(s): $478