Monday, April 5, 2010

Percentage P6 2009 SA1 P2 RGS Q6

6. Dan and Ella shared a sum of money. When Dan’s share increased from $500 to $605, the amount Ella received decreased by 15%. How much did Ella receive at first? [3]

             100%
[  500  ][         ]
[   605    ][      ]
                85%

15% -- > 605 – 500 = 105

100% -- > 100/15 X 105 = $700

Ella received $700 at first.

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