Question

Lucy’s savings account has 35% more money than her sister Edy’s. Together, the girls have saved a total of $206.80. How much money has each girl saved?

Answer 1

Let Edy's money be x.

Lucy: 35% more --- (135/100) x

x + (135/100) x = 206.80
(47/20)x = 206.80
47x = 206.8 x 20
47x =4136
x = 88

Edy saved $88.
Lucy saved (135/100)(88) = $118.80