Roshel and Henry received $62 in total from their father. After Roshel spent
34 of her money and Henry deposited
57 of his money into his savings account, Roshel had thrice as much money as Henry.
- Find the amount of money Roshel received from her father.
- If Henry' savings increased by 25% after the deposit, how much was Henry' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Roshel |
Henry |
Total |
Before |
4x6 = 24 u |
7 u |
$62 |
Change |
- 3x6 = - 18 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x6 = 6 u |
2 u |
|
Comparing Roshel and Henry in the end |
3x2 |
1x2 |
|
Fraction of Roshel's money left
= 1 -
34 =
14Fraction of Henry's money left
= 1 -
57 =
27 The amount that Roshel had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Roshel had in the end the same. LM of 3 and 1 is 6.
Total amount given to Roshel and Henry
= 24 u + 7 u
= 31 u
31 u = 62
1 u = 62 ÷ 31 = 2
Amount that Roshel received from her father
= 24 u
= 24 x 2
= $48
(b)
Amount that Henry deposited
= 5 u
= 5 x 2
= $10
Savings that Henry had at first = 100%
Savings that Henry had in the end
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
25% of the savings = 10
1% of the savings =
1025125% of the savings = 125 x
1025 = 50
Henry's savings in the end = $50
Answer(s): (a) $48; (b) $50