Gabby and Caden received $273 in total from their father. After Gabby spent
34 of her money and Caden deposited
37 of his money into his savings account, Gabby had twice as much money as Caden.
- Find the amount of money Gabby received from her father.
- If Caden' savings increased by 35% after the deposit, how much was Caden' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Gabby |
Caden |
Total |
Before |
4x8 = 32 u |
7 u |
$273 |
Change |
- 3x8 = - 24 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x8 = 8 u |
4 u |
|
Comparing Gabby and Caden in the end |
2x4 |
1x4 |
|
Fraction of Gabby's money left
= 1 -
34 =
14Fraction of Caden's money left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount that Gabby had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Gabby had in the end the same. LM of 2 and 1 is 8.
Total amount given to Gabby and Caden
= 32 u + 7 u
= 39 u
39 u = 273
1 u = 273 ÷ 39 = 7
Amount that Gabby received from her father
= 32 u
= 32 x 7
= $224
(b)
Amount that Caden deposited
= 3 u
= 3 x 7
= $21
Savings that Caden had at first = 100%
Savings that Caden had in the end
= 100% + 35%
= 135%
35% of the savings = 21
1% of the savings =
2135135% of the savings = 135 x
2135 = 81
Caden's savings in the end = $81
Answer(s): (a) $224; (b) $81