Four boys, Oliver, Howard, Cody and Cole saved some money. Howard's savings was 5/6 of the total savings of Oliver, Cody and Cole. Oliver's savings was 25% of the total savings. Cody's savings was 1/2 of the total savings of Howard and Cole. If Howard's savings was $380, how much less was Cody's savings than the total of the other three boys?

Four boys, Oliver, Howard, Cody and Cole saved some money. Howard's savings was 5/6 of the total savings of Oliver, Cody and Cole. Oliver's savings was 25% of the total savings. Cody's savings was 1/2 of the total savings of Howard and Cole. If Howard's savings was $380, how much less was Cody's savings than the total of the other three boys?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 441PT: Two planes leave Dallas at the same time. One heads east at a speed of 428 miles per hour. The other...

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