PSLEJoseph, Zoey and Michael shared $870. Zoey received 40% more than Joseph while Michael received 50% less than Joseph. How much more than Michael did Zoey receive?
Joseph |
Zoey |
Michael |
Total |
100% |
140% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
14 u |
5 u |
29 u |
Joseph : Zoey : Michael
100 : 140 : 50
(÷10)10 : 14 : 5
Joseph is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 14 u + 5 u
= 29 u
29 u = 870
1 u = 870 ÷ 29 = 30
Amount that Zoey received more than Michael
= 14 u - 5 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 30
= $270
Answer(s): $270