Elijah spent $130 and saved the rest of his money. If he increased his spending by 30%, his savings would decrease by 12%. How much money did Elijah have?
| |
Spent (%) |
Saved (u) |
| Before |
100%
$130 |
100u |
| Change |
+ 30% |
- 12u |
| After |
130% |
88u |
Increase in spending = Decrease in savings
30% spending =
12u savings 100% spending = 130
1% spending = 130 ÷ 100 = 1.3
30% spending = 30 x 1.3 = 39
12 u savings = 391 u savings = 39 ÷ 12 = 3.25100 u savings = 100 x 3.25 = 325 Amount that Elijah had
= 130 + 325
= $455
Answer(s): $455
