10% of Fabian's savings was $33 more than 30% of George's savings. After Fabian spent
16 of his savings and George spent 40% of his savings, Fabian had $560 more than George. How much was Fabian's saving at first?
|
George |
Fabian |
Before |
10 u |
30 u + 330 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 5 u - 55 |
After |
6 u |
25 u + 275 |
Comparing George and Fabian in the end |
|
560 more |
10% =
10100 =
110 30% =
30100 =
310 110 Fabian =
310 George + 33
Make the numerators the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
1x310x3 Fabian =
3x110x1 George + 33
330 Fabian =
310 George + 33
Simplify the fractions.
130 Fabian =
110 George + 11
Let
110 George be
1 u.
George's savings at first = 10 u
130 Fabian =
110 George + 11
Let
130 Fabian be
1 u + 11.
Fabian's savings at first
= 30 x (1 u + 11)
= 30 u + 330
Savings that George spent
= 40% x 10 u
=
40100 x 10 u
= 4 u
Savings that Fabian spent
=
16 x (30 u + 330)
= 5 u + 55
Fabian had $560 more than George in the end. If another $560 was given to George, the amount that each had in the end would be the same.
25 u + 275 = 6 u + 560
25 u - 6 u = 560 - 275
19 u = 285
1 u = 285 ÷ 19 = 15
Savings that Fabian had at first
= 30 u + 330
= 30 x 15 + 330
= 450 + 330
= $780
Answer(s): $780