PSLEKaylee, Hannah and Alexander shared $840. Hannah received 30% more than Kaylee while Alexander received 50% less than Kaylee. How much more than Alexander did Hannah receive?
Kaylee |
Hannah |
Alexander |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Kaylee : Hannah : Alexander
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Kaylee is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 5 u
= 28 u
28 u = 840
1 u = 840 ÷ 28 = 30
Amount that Hannah received more than Alexander
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 30
= $240
Answer(s): $240