PSLEMason, Roshel and Audrey shared $560. Roshel received 30% more than Mason while Audrey received 50% less than Mason. How much more than Audrey did Roshel receive?
Mason |
Roshel |
Audrey |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Mason : Roshel : Audrey
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Mason is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 5 u
= 28 u
28 u = 560
1 u = 560 ÷ 28 = 20
Amount that Roshel received more than Audrey
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 20
= $160
Answer(s): $160