Diana and Fabian received $100 in total from their father. After Diana spent
45 of her money and Fabian deposited
35 of his money into his savings account, Diana had twice as much money as Fabian.
- Find the amount of money Diana received from her father.
- If Fabian' savings increased by 25% after the deposit, how much was Fabian' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Diana |
Fabian |
Total |
Before |
5x4 = 20 u |
5 u |
$100 |
Change |
- 4x4 = - 16 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
2 u |
|
Comparing Diana and Fabian in the end |
2x2 |
1x2 |
|
Fraction of Diana's money left
= 1 -
45 =
15Fraction of Fabian's money left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Diana had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Diana had in the end the same. LM of 2 and 1 is 4.
Total amount given to Diana and Fabian
= 20 u + 5 u
= 25 u
25 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 25 = 4
Amount that Diana received from her father
= 20 u
= 20 x 4
= $80
(b)
Amount that Fabian deposited
= 3 u
= 3 x 4
= $12
Savings that Fabian had at first = 100%
Savings that Fabian had in the end
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
25% of the savings = 12
1% of the savings =
1225125% of the savings = 125 x
1225 = 60
Fabian's savings in the end = $60
Answer(s): (a) $80; (b) $60