Zara and Ahmad received $416 in total from their father. After Zara spent
23 of her money and Ahmad deposited
27 of his money into his savings account, Zara had thrice as much money as Ahmad.
- Find the amount of money Zara received from her father.
- If Ahmad' savings increased by 25% after the deposit, how much was Ahmad' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Zara |
Ahmad |
Total |
Before |
3x15 = 45 u |
7 u |
$416 |
Change |
- 2x15 = - 30 u |
- 2 u |
|
After |
1x15 = 15 u |
5 u |
|
Comparing Zara and Ahmad in the end |
3x5 |
1x5 |
|
Fraction of Zara's money left
= 1 -
23 =
13Fraction of Ahmad's money left
= 1 -
27 =
57 The amount that Zara had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Zara had in the end the same. LM of 3 and 1 is 15.
Total amount given to Zara and Ahmad
= 45 u + 7 u
= 52 u
52 u = 416
1 u = 416 ÷ 52 = 8
Amount that Zara received from her father
= 45 u
= 45 x 8
= $360
(b)
Amount that Ahmad deposited
= 2 u
= 2 x 8
= $16
Savings that Ahmad had at first = 100%
Savings that Ahmad had in the end
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
25% of the savings = 16
1% of the savings =
1625125% of the savings = 125 x
1625 = 80
Ahmad's savings in the end = $80
Answer(s): (a) $360; (b) $80