Asher, George, Neave and Perry bought a refrigerator for their aunt. Asher paid
13 of what the rest paid. George paid
15 of what the rest paid. Neave paid
17 of what the rest paid. Perry paid $15 more than Asher. How much did the refrigerator cost?
Asher |
George |
Neave |
Perry |
Total |
1x6 |
|
|
|
4x6 |
|
1x4 |
|
|
6x4 |
|
|
1x3 |
|
8x3 |
6 u |
4 u |
3 u |
11 u |
24 u |
The cost of the refrigerator is repeated. Make the cost of the refrigerator the same. LCM of 4, 6 and 8 is 24.
Amount that Perry had
= 24 u - (6 u + 4 u + 3 u)
= 11 u
Amount that Perry paid more than Asher
= 11 u - 6 u
= 5 u
5 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 5 = 3
Cost of the refrigerator
= 24 u
= 24 x 3
= $72
Answer(s): $72