John owned two shops selling flowers. Shop H earned 20% more money than Shop J on Monday. On Tuesday, Shop H lost $372 while Shop J earned another $150. 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 |
- 1116 |
- 372 |
+ 150 |
+ 300 |
| After |
6 p |
2 p |
3 p |
6 p |
Amount that John earned from Shop J on Monday in percentage = 100%
Amount that John earned from Shop H on Monday in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% =
120100 =
65 Fraction of the total earnings that John earned from Shop J
= 1 -
25 =
35(3) = (4)
18 u - 1116 = 10 u + 300
18 u - 10 u = 1116 + 300
8 u = 1416
1 u = 1416 ÷ 8 = 177
Amount that John earned from Shop H over the two days
= 6 u - 372
= 6 x 177 - 372
= 1062 - 372
= $690
Answer(s): $690
