Tim, Vincent, Xavier and Jeremy shared $420. Jeremy received
25 of the total amount of money received by Tim, Vincent and Xavier. Tim received
13 of the total amount for Vincent and Xavier. Vincent received
23 as much money as Xavier. If Vincent gave all his money to Jeremy, how much did Jeremy have more than Tim in the end?
Tim |
Vincent |
Xavier |
Jeremy |
Total |
5x4 |
2x4 |
7x4 |
1x5 |
3x5 |
|
|
|
2x3 |
3x3 |
|
|
5 u |
6 u |
9 u |
8 u |
28 u |
The total amount that Vincent and Xavier have is repeated. Make the total amount of Vincent and Xavier the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
The total amount that Tim, Vincent and Xavier have is repeated. Make the total amount of Tim, Vincent and Xavier the same. LCM of 20 and 5 is 20.
Total amount that Tim, Vincent, Xavier and Jeremy shared = 28 u
28 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 28 = 15
|
Tim |
Vincent |
Xavier |
Jeremy |
Before |
5 u |
6 u |
9 u |
8 u |
Change |
|
- 6 u |
|
+ 6 u |
After |
5 u |
0 u |
9 u |
14 u |
Amount that Jeremy had if Vincent gave him all his money
= 8 u + 6 u
= 14 u
Amount that Jeremy had more than Tim
= 14 u - 5 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 15
= $135
Answer(s): $135