Cody, Simon and Ryan shared a sum of money. Cody and Simon received 80% of the total amount of money. Simon and Ryan received 50% of the total amount of money. Given that Cody received $60 more than Ryan, how much was the sum of money that was shared by Cody and Ryan?
| Cody |
Simon |
Ryan |
Total |
| 4x2 |
1x2 |
5x2 |
| 1x5 |
1x5 |
2x5 |
| 5 u |
3 u |
2 u |
10 u |
80% =
80100 =
45 50% =
50100 =
12 The total amount of money that Cody, Simon and Ryan shared is repeated. Make the total amount of money the same. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10.
Amount that Cody received more than Ryan
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Amount that Cody and Ryan shared
= 5 u + 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140
