Mark spent $900 and saved the rest of his money. If he increased his spending by 35%, his savings would decrease by 14%. How much money did Mark have?
| |
Spent (%) |
Saved (u) |
| Before |
100%
$900 |
100u |
| Change |
+ 35% |
- 14u |
| After |
135% |
86u |
Increase in spending = Decrease in savings
35% spending =
14u savings 100% spending = 900
1% spending = 900 ÷ 100 = 9
35% spending = 35 x 9 = 315
14 u savings = 3151 u savings = 315 ÷ 14 = 22.5100 u savings = 100 x 22.5 = 2250 Amount that Mark had
= 900 + 2250
= $3150
Answer(s): $3150
