PSLEJulie, Elizabeth and Emma shared $580. Elizabeth received 30% more than Julie while Emma received 40% less than Julie. How much more than Emma did Elizabeth receive?
Julie |
Elizabeth |
Emma |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
60% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
6 u |
29 u |
Julie : Elizabeth : Emma
100 : 130 : 60
(÷10)10 : 13 : 6
Julie is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 6 u
= 29 u
29 u = 580
1 u = 580 ÷ 29 = 20
Amount that Elizabeth received more than Emma
= 13 u - 6 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140