Pierre owned two shops selling stationery. Shop F earned 25% more money than Shop G on Friday. On Saturday, Shop F lost $336 while Shop G earned another $153. In the end, Shop F contributed to 211 of the total earnings of the two shops over the two days operation. How much did Shop F earn over the two days?
| |
Make p the same
(1)x9 = (3) |
F
(1) |
G
(2) |
Make p the same
(2)x2 = (4) |
| Before |
45 u |
5 u |
4 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- 3024 |
- 336 |
+ 153 |
+ 306 |
| After |
18 p |
2 p |
9 p |
18 p |
Amount that Pierre earned from Shop G on Friday in percentage = 100%
Amount that Pierre earned from Shop F on Friday in percentage
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
125% =
125100 =
54 Fraction of the total earnings that Pierre earned from Shop G
= 1 -
211 =
911(3) = (4)
45 u - 3024 = 8 u + 306
45 u - 8 u = 3024 + 306
37 u = 3330
1 u = 3330 ÷ 37 = 90
Amount that Pierre earned from Shop F over the two days
= 5 u - 336
= 5 x 90 - 336
= 450 - 336
= $114
Answer(s): $114
