Four boys, Harry, Nick, Asher and Japheth saved some money. Nick's savings was
12 of the total savings of Harry, Asher and Japheth. Harry's savings was 40% of the total savings. Asher's savings was
12 of the total savings of Nick and Japheth. If Nick's savings was $200, how much less was Harry's savings than the total of the other three boys?
Nick |
Japheth |
Asher |
Harry |
Total |
1x5 |
2x5 |
3x5 |
3x3 |
2x3 |
5x3 |
2x3 |
1x3 |
|
|
5 u |
1 u |
3 u |
6 u |
15 u |
40% →
40100=
25 Harry's savings : Total savings = 2 : 5
Nick's savings = 5 u
5 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 5 = 40
Harry's savings = 6 u
Savings of the other three boys
= 5 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 9 u
Savings that Harry had less than the total of the three other boys
= 9 u - 6 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 40
= $120
Answer(s): $120