Four boys, Will, Warren, Luis and Michael saved some money. Warren's savings was
27 of the total savings of Will, Luis and Michael. Will's savings was 25% of the total savings. Luis's savings was
12 of the total savings of Warren and Michael. If Warren's savings was $96, how much less was Luis's savings than the total of the other three boys?
Warren |
Michael |
Luis |
Will |
Total |
2x4 |
7x4 |
9x4 |
3x9 |
1x9 |
4x9 |
2x9 |
1x9 |
|
|
8 u |
10 u |
9 u |
9 u |
36 u |
25% →
25100=
14 Will's savings : Total savings = 1 : 4
Warren's savings = 8 u
8 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 8 = 12
Luis's savings = 9 u
Savings of the other three boys
= 8 u + 10 u + 9 u
= 27 u
Savings that Luis had less than the total of the three other boys
= 27 u - 9 u
= 18 u
= 18 x 12
= $216
Answer(s): $216