PSLEEmily, Layla and Jacob shared $540. Layla received 20% more than Emily while Jacob received 50% less than Emily. How much more than Jacob did Layla receive?
Emily |
Layla |
Jacob |
Total |
100% |
120% |
|
|
100% |
|
50% |
|
10 u |
12 u |
5 u |
27 u |
Emily : Layla : Jacob
100 : 120 : 50
(÷10)10 : 12 : 5
Emily 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 Layla received more than Jacob
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140