Jaslyn and David received $175 in total from their father. After Jaslyn spent
45 of her money and David deposited
35 of his money into his savings account, Jaslyn had thrice as much money as David.
- Find the amount of money Jaslyn received from her father.
- If David' savings increased by 20% after the deposit, how much was David' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Jaslyn |
David |
Total |
Before |
5x6 = 30 u |
5 u |
$175 |
Change |
- 4x6 = - 24 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x6 = 6 u |
2 u |
|
Comparing Jaslyn and David in the end |
3x2 |
1x2 |
|
Fraction of Jaslyn's money left
= 1 -
45 =
15Fraction of David's money left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Jaslyn had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Jaslyn had in the end the same. LM of 3 and 1 is 6.
Total amount given to Jaslyn and David
= 30 u + 5 u
= 35 u
35 u = 175
1 u = 175 ÷ 35 = 5
Amount that Jaslyn received from her father
= 30 u
= 30 x 5
= $150
(b)
Amount that David deposited
= 3 u
= 3 x 5
= $15
Savings that David had at first = 100%
Savings that David had in the end
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
20% of the savings = 15
1% of the savings =
1520120% of the savings = 120 x
1520 = 90
David's savings in the end = $90
Answer(s): (a) $150; (b) $90