PSLEJeremiah, Alexander and Victoria shared $930. Alexander received 30% more than Jeremiah while Victoria received 20% less than Jeremiah. How much more than Victoria did Alexander receive?
Jeremiah |
Alexander |
Victoria |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
80% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
8 u |
31 u |
Jeremiah : Alexander : Victoria
100 : 130 : 80
(÷10)10 : 13 : 8
Jeremiah is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 8 u
= 31 u
31 u = 930
1 u = 930 ÷ 31 = 30
Amount that Alexander received more than Victoria
= 13 u - 8 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= $150
Answer(s): $150