Roshel and Neave received $440 in total from their father. After Roshel spent
34 of her money and Neave deposited
47 of his money into his savings account, Roshel had four times as much money as Neave.
- Find the amount of money Roshel received from her father.
- If Neave' savings increased by 20% after the deposit, how much was Neave' savings in the bank in the end?
|
Roshel |
Neave |
Total |
Before |
4x12 = 48 u |
7 u |
$440 |
Change |
- 3x12 = - 36 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x12 = 12 u |
3 u |
|
Comparing Roshel and Neave in the end |
4x3 |
1x3 |
|
Fraction of Roshel's money left
= 1 -
34 =
14Fraction of Neave's money left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount that Roshel had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Roshel had in the end the same. LM of 4 and 1 is 12.
Total amount given to Roshel and Neave
= 48 u + 7 u
= 55 u
55 u = 440
1 u = 440 ÷ 55 = 8
Amount that Roshel received from her father
= 48 u
= 48 x 8
= $384
(b)
Amount that Neave deposited
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= $32
Savings that Neave had at first = 100%
Savings that Neave had in the end
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
20% of the savings = 32
1% of the savings =
3220120% of the savings = 120 x
3220 = 192
Neave's savings in the end = $192
Answer(s): (a) $384; (b) $192