Caden, Zeph and Brandon shared a sum of money. Caden and Zeph received 90% of the total amount of money. Zeph and Brandon received 25% of the total amount of money. Given that Caden received $130 more than Brandon, how much was the sum of money that was shared by Caden and Brandon?
| Caden |
Zeph |
Brandon |
Total |
| 9x2 |
1x2 |
10x2 |
| 3x5 |
1x5 |
4x5 |
| 15 u |
3 u |
2 u |
20 u |
90% =
90100 =
910 25% =
25100 =
14 The total amount of money that Caden, Zeph and Brandon shared is repeated. Make the total amount of money the same. LCM of 10 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Caden received more than Brandon
= 15 u - 2 u
= 13 u
13 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 13 = 10
Amount that Caden and Brandon shared
= 15 u + 2 u
= 17 u
= 17 x 10
= $170
Answer(s): $170
