Elyse's and Usha's savings were in the ratio of 4 : 7. Both of them shared the cost of their younger sister's gift equally. Elyse's remaining savings was
15 as much as Usha's savings. What percentage of her savings did Usha spend? Correct the answer to 1 decimal place.
|
Elyse |
Usha |
Difference |
Before |
4x4 = 16 u |
7x4 = 28 u |
3x4 = 12 u |
Change |
- 13 u |
- 13 u |
|
After |
1x3 = 3 u |
5x3 = 15 u |
4x3 = 12 u |
Since Elyse and Usha shared the cost of their younger sister's gift equally, the amount each paid for the gift is the same.
So, the difference in the amounts between Elyse and Usha at first and in the end remains the same. Make the difference in the amounts between Elyse and Usha at first and in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.
Amount that Usha spent on the gift
= 28 u - 15 u
= 13 u
Percentage of her savings that Usha spent
=
1328 x 100%
≈ 46.4%
Answer(s): 46.4%