Fill in the blanks.
Bryan has some money.
The amount he spends is 15% less than as the amount he saves.
- Amount that Bryan spends = _____ u
- Amount that Bryan saves = _____ u
- Amount that Bryan has at first = _____ u
(a)
Change percentage into units.
100% - 15% = 85%
85% =
85100 =
1720 The amount he spends is
1720 as much as the amount he saves.
Amount that Bryan spends = 17 u
(b)
Amount that Bryan saves = 20 u
(c)
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 20 u + 17 u
= 37 u
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 17; (c) 37