PSLESamuel, Elijah and Gabriel shared $580. Elijah received 40% more than Samuel while Gabriel received 50% less than Samuel. How much more than Gabriel did Elijah receive?
Samuel |
Elijah |
Gabriel |
Total |
100% |
140% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
14 u |
5 u |
29 u |
Samuel : Elijah : Gabriel
100 : 140 : 50
(÷10)10 : 14 : 5
Samuel is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 14 u + 5 u
= 29 u
29 u = 580
1 u = 580 ÷ 29 = 20
Amount that Elijah received more than Gabriel
= 14 u - 5 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 20
= $180
Answer(s): $180