PSLEAnthony, John and Henry shared $420. John received 30% more than Anthony while Henry received 50% less than Anthony. How much more than Henry did John receive?
Anthony |
John |
Henry |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Anthony : John : Henry
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 = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 28 = 15
Amount that John received more than Henry
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 15
= $120
Answer(s): $120