PSLENathan, Wyatt and Henry shared $700. Wyatt received 30% more than Nathan while Henry received 50% less than Nathan. How much more than Henry did Wyatt receive?
Nathan |
Wyatt |
Henry |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Nathan : Wyatt : Henry
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Nathan 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 Wyatt received more than Henry
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 25
= $200
Answer(s): $200