PSLEJack, Hazel and Anthony shared $640. Hazel received 50% more than Jack while Anthony received 30% less than Jack. How much more than Anthony did Hazel receive?
Jack |
Hazel |
Anthony |
Total |
100% |
150% |
|
|
100% |
|
70% |
|
10 u |
15 u |
7 u |
32 u |
Jack : Hazel : Anthony
100 : 150 : 70
(÷10)10 : 15 : 7
Jack is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 15 u + 7 u
= 32 u
32 u = 640
1 u = 640 ÷ 32 = 20
Amount that Hazel received more than Anthony
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 20
= $160
Answer(s): $160