Four boys, Pierre, Ethan, Tommy and Bryan saved some money. Ethan's savings was
111 of the total savings of Pierre, Tommy and Bryan. Pierre's savings was 25% of the total savings. Tommy's savings was
12 of the total savings of Ethan and Bryan. If Ethan's savings was $35, how much less was Pierre's savings than the total of the other three boys?
Ethan |
Bryan |
Tommy |
Pierre |
Total |
1x1 |
11x1 |
12x1 |
3x3 |
1x3 |
4x3 |
2x3 |
1x3 |
|
|
1 u |
5 u |
3 u |
3 u |
12 u |
25% →
25100=
14 Pierre's savings : Total savings = 1 : 4
Ethan's savings = 1 u
1 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 1 = 35
Pierre's savings = 3 u
Savings of the other three boys
= 1 u + 5 u + 3 u
= 9 u
Savings that Pierre had less than the total of the three other boys
= 9 u - 3 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 35
= $210
Answer(s): $210