Warren owned two shops selling flowers. Shop M earned 50% more money than Shop N on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Shop M lost $111 while Shop N earned another $262. In the end, Shop M contributed to 311 of the total earnings of the two shops over the two days operation. How much did Shop M earn over the two days?
| |
Make p the same
(1)x8 = (3) |
M
(1) |
N
(2) |
Make p the same
(2)x3 = (4) |
| Before |
24 u |
3 u |
2 u |
6 u |
| Change |
- 888 |
- 111 |
+ 262 |
+ 786 |
| After |
24 p |
3 p |
8 p |
24 p |
Amount that Warren earned from Shop N on Tuesday in percentage = 100%
Amount that Warren earned from Shop M on Tuesday in percentage
= 100% + 50%
= 150%
150% =
150100 =
32 Fraction of the total earnings that Warren earned from Shop N
= 1 -
311 =
811(3) = (4)
24 u - 888 = 6 u + 786
24 u - 6 u = 888 + 786
18 u = 1674
1 u = 1674 ÷ 18 = 93
Amount that Warren earned from Shop M over the two days
= 3 u - 111
= 3 x 93 - 111
= 279 - 111
= $168
Answer(s): $168
