Savings and retirement

The older sibling has saved 44% more euros than the younger sibling, which represents €22 more. How many euros has the older sibling saved?

Final Answer:

x =  72 eur

Step-by-step explanation:

r=100%+44%=1+10044​=1.44  x=r⋅ y x−y=22 x=1.44⋅ y x−y=22  x−1.44y=0  Row2−Row1→Row2 0.44y=22  y=0.4422​=50 x=0+1.44y=0+1.44⋅ 50=72  x=72 y=50

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