PSLERaeann, Jonathan and Elizabeth shared $700. Jonathan received 30% more than Raeann while Elizabeth received 50% less than Raeann. How much more than Elizabeth did Jonathan receive?
Raeann |
Jonathan |
Elizabeth |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Raeann : Jonathan : Elizabeth
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Raeann is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 5 u
= 28 u
28 u = 700
1 u = 700 ÷ 28 = 25
Amount that Jonathan received more than Elizabeth
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 25
= $200
Answer(s): $200