PSLELeah, Henry and Evelyn shared $660. Henry received 50% more than Leah while Evelyn received 20% less than Leah. How much more than Evelyn did Henry receive?
Leah |
Henry |
Evelyn |
Total |
100% |
150% |
|
|
100% |
|
80% |
|
10 u |
15 u |
8 u |
33 u |
Leah : Henry : Evelyn
100 : 150 : 80
(÷10)10 : 15 : 8
Leah is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 15 u + 8 u
= 33 u
33 u = 660
1 u = 660 ÷ 33 = 20
Amount that Henry received more than Evelyn
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140