PSLEJulian, Jeremiah and Lucy shared $870. Jeremiah received 20% more than Julian while Lucy received 30% less than Julian. How much more than Lucy did Jeremiah receive?
Julian |
Jeremiah |
Lucy |
Total |
100% |
120% |
|
|
100% |
|
70% |
|
10 u |
12 u |
7 u |
29 u |
Julian : Jeremiah : Lucy
100 : 120 : 70
(÷10)10 : 12 : 7
Julian is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 12 u + 7 u
= 29 u
29 u = 870
1 u = 870 ÷ 29 = 30
Amount that Jeremiah received more than Lucy
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= $150
Answer(s): $150