Four boys, Wesley, Will, Howard and Daniel saved some money. Will's savings was
79 of the total savings of Wesley, Howard and Daniel. Wesley's savings was 25% of the total savings. Howard's savings was
12 of the total savings of Will and Daniel. If Will's savings was $245, how much less was Wesley's savings than the total of the other three boys?
Will |
Daniel |
Howard |
Wesley |
Total |
7x1 |
9x1 |
16x1 |
3x4 |
1x4 |
4x4 |
2x4 |
1x4 |
|
|
7 u |
1 u |
4 u |
4 u |
16 u |
25% →
25100=
14 Wesley's savings : Total savings = 1 : 4
Will's savings = 7 u
7 u = 245
1 u = 245 ÷ 7 = 35
Wesley's savings = 4 u
Savings of the other three boys
= 7 u + 1 u + 4 u
= 12 u
Savings that Wesley had less than the total of the three other boys
= 12 u - 4 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 35
= $280
Answer(s): $280