PSLEAnthony, Tommy and Benjamin shared $840. Tommy received 30% more than Anthony while Benjamin received 50% less than Anthony. How much more than Benjamin did Tommy receive?
Anthony |
Tommy |
Benjamin |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Anthony : Tommy : Benjamin
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Anthony 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 Tommy received more than Benjamin
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 30
= $240
Answer(s): $240