Fanny and Justin received $124 in total from their father. After Fanny spent
23 of her money and Justin deposited
57 of his money into his savings account, Fanny had four times as much money as Justin.
- Find the amount of money Fanny received from her father.
- If Justin' savings increased by 25% after the deposit, how much was Justin' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Fanny |
Justin |
Total |
Before |
3x8 = 24 u |
7 u |
$124 |
Change |
- 2x8 = - 16 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x8 = 8 u |
2 u |
|
Comparing Fanny and Justin in the end |
4x2 |
1x2 |
|
Fraction of Fanny's money left
= 1 -
23 =
13Fraction of Justin's money left
= 1 -
57 =
27 The amount that Fanny had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Fanny had in the end the same. LM of 4 and 1 is 8.
Total amount given to Fanny and Justin
= 24 u + 7 u
= 31 u
31 u = 124
1 u = 124 ÷ 31 = 4
Amount that Fanny received from her father
= 24 u
= 24 x 4
= $96
(b)
Amount that Justin deposited
= 5 u
= 5 x 4
= $20
Savings that Justin had at first = 100%
Savings that Justin had in the end
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
25% of the savings = 20
1% of the savings =
2025125% of the savings = 125 x
2025 = 100
Justin's savings in the end = $100
Answer(s): (a) $96; (b) $100