Fill in the blanks.
Bryan has some money.
The amount he saves is 70% more than the amount he spends.
- Amount that Bryan saves = _____ u
- Amount that Bryan spends = _____ u
- Amount that Bryan has at first = _____ u
(a)
Change percentage into units.
100% + 70% = 170%
170% =
170100 =
1710The amount that Bryan saves is
1710 as much as he spends.
Amount that Bryan saves = 17 u
(b)
Amount that Bryan spends = 10 u
(c)
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 17 u + 10 u
= 27 u
Answer(s): (a) 17; (b) 10; (c) 27