Four boys, Wesley, Lee, Perry and John saved some money. Lee's savings was
12 of the total savings of Wesley, Perry and John. Wesley's savings was 25% of the total savings. Perry's savings was
12 of the total savings of Lee and John. If Lee's savings was $52, how much less was Wesley's savings than the total of the other three boys?
Lee |
John |
Perry |
Wesley |
Total |
1x4 |
2x4 |
3x4 |
3x3 |
1x3 |
4x3 |
2x3 |
1x3 |
|
|
4 u |
2 u |
3 u |
3 u |
12 u |
25% →
25100=
14 Wesley's savings : Total savings = 1 : 4
Lee's savings = 4 u
4 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 4 = 13
Wesley's savings = 3 u
Savings of the other three boys
= 4 u + 2 u + 3 u
= 9 u
Savings that Wesley had less than the total of the three other boys
= 9 u - 3 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 13
= $78
Answer(s): $78