PSLENora, Joseph and Harris shared $540. Joseph received 20% more than Nora while Harris received 50% less than Nora. How much more than Harris did Joseph receive?
Nora |
Joseph |
Harris |
Total |
100% |
120% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
12 u |
5 u |
27 u |
Nora : Joseph : Harris
100 : 120 : 50
(÷10)10 : 12 : 5
Nora is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 12 u + 5 u
= 27 u
27 u = 540
1 u = 540 ÷ 27 = 20
Amount that Joseph received more than Harris
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140