PSLESophia, Evelyn and Christopher shared $840. Evelyn received 30% more than Sophia while Christopher received 50% less than Sophia. How much more than Christopher did Evelyn receive?
Sophia |
Evelyn |
Christopher |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Sophia : Evelyn : Christopher
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Sophia is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 5 u
= 28 u
28 u = 840
1 u = 840 ÷ 28 = 30
Amount that Evelyn received more than Christopher
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 30
= $240
Answer(s): $240