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