PSLEChristian, Harris and Gavin shared $580. Harris received 30% more than Christian while Gavin received 40% less than Christian. How much more than Gavin did Harris receive?
Christian |
Harris |
Gavin |
Total |
100% |
130% |
|
|
100% |
|
60% |
|
10 u |
13 u |
6 u |
29 u |
Christian : Harris : Gavin
100 : 130 : 60
(÷10)10 : 13 : 6
Christian is the repeated identity.
Total amount that they shared
= 10 u + 13 u + 6 u
= 29 u
29 u = 580
1 u = 580 ÷ 29 = 20
Amount that Harris received more than Gavin
= 13 u - 6 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140