Four boys, Perry, Oliver, Glen and Zane saved some money. Oliver's savings was
35 of the total savings of Perry, Glen and Zane. Perry's savings was 10% of the total savings. Glen's savings was
27 of the total savings of Oliver and Zane. If Oliver's savings was $480, how much less was Glen's savings than the total of the other three boys?
| Oliver |
Zane |
Glen |
Perry |
Total |
| 3x5 |
5x5 |
8x5 |
| 9x4 |
1x4 |
10x4 |
| 7x4 |
2x4 |
|
|
| 15 u |
13 u |
8 u |
4 u |
40 u |
10% →
10100=
110 Perry's savings : Total savings = 1 : 10
Oliver's savings = 15 u
15 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 15 = 32
Glen's savings = 8 u
Savings of the other three boys
= 15 u + 13 u + 4 u
= 32 u
Savings that Glen had less than the total of the three other boys
= 32 u - 8 u
= 24 u
= 24 x 32
= $768
Answer(s): $768
