PSLELayla, Sebastian and Jackson shared $700. Sebastian received 30% more than Layla while Jackson received 50% less than Layla. How much more than Jackson did Sebastian receive?
Layla |
Sebastian |
Jackson |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
5 u |
28 u |
Layla : Sebastian : Jackson
100 : 130 : 50
(÷10)10 : 13 : 5
Layla is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 5 u
= 28 u
28 u = 700
1 u = 700 ÷ 28 = 25
Amount that Sebastian received more than Jackson
= 13 u - 5 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 25
= $200
Answer(s): $200