PSLEMatthew, Chloe and Jackson shared $800. Chloe received 50% more than Matthew while Jackson received 30% less than Matthew. How much more than Jackson did Chloe receive?
Matthew |
Chloe |
Jackson |
Total |
100% |
150% |
|
|
100% |
|
70% |
|
10 u |
15 u |
7 u |
32 u |
Matthew : Chloe : Jackson
100 : 150 : 70
(÷10)10 : 15 : 7
Matthew is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 15 u + 7 u
= 32 u
32 u = 800
1 u = 800 ÷ 32 = 25
Amount that Chloe received more than Jackson
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 25
= $200
Answer(s): $200