Neave owned two shops selling toys. Shop V earned 50% more money than Shop W on Monday. On Tuesday, Shop V lost $124 while Shop W earned another $304. In the end, Shop V contributed to 25 of the total earnings of the two shops over the two days operation. How much did Shop V earn over the two days?
| |
Make p the same
(1)x3 = (3) |
V
(1) |
W
(2) |
Make p the same
(2)x2 = (4) |
| Before |
9 u |
3 u |
2 u |
4 u |
| Change |
- 372 |
- 124 |
+ 304 |
+ 608 |
| After |
6 p |
2 p |
3 p |
6 p |
Amount that Neave earned from Shop W on Monday in percentage = 100%
Amount that Neave earned from Shop V on Monday in percentage
= 100% + 50%
= 150%
150% =
150100 =
32 Fraction of the total earnings that Neave earned from Shop W
= 1 -
25 =
35(3) = (4)
9 u - 372 = 4 u + 608
9 u - 4 u = 372 + 608
5 u = 980
1 u = 980 ÷ 5 = 196
Amount that Neave earned from Shop V over the two days
= 3 u - 124
= 3 x 196 - 124
= 588 - 124
= $464
Answer(s): $464
