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