Eric, Sean, Vincent and Wesley shared $300. Wesley received
14 of the total amount of money received by Eric, Sean and Vincent. Eric received
23 of the total amount for Sean and Vincent. Sean received
13 as much money as Vincent. If Vincent gave all his money to Wesley, how much did Wesley have more than Sean in the end?
Eric |
Sean |
Vincent |
Wesley |
Total |
4x5 |
1x5 |
5x5 |
2x4 |
3x4 |
|
|
|
1x3 |
3x3 |
|
|
8 u |
3 u |
9 u |
5 u |
25 u |
The total amount that Sean and Vincent have is repeated. Make the total amount of Sean and Vincent the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
The total amount that Eric, Sean and Vincent have is repeated. Make the total amount of Eric, Sean and Vincent the same. LCM of 20 and 4 is 20.
Total amount that Eric, Sean, Vincent and Wesley shared = 25 u
25 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 25 = 12
|
Eric |
Sean |
Vincent |
Wesley |
Before |
8 u |
3 u |
9 u |
5 u |
Change |
|
|
- 9 u |
+ 9 u |
After |
8 u |
3 u |
0 u |
14 u |
Amount that Wesley had if Vincent gave him all his money
= 5 u + 9 u
= 14 u
Amount that Wesley had more than Sean
= 14 u - 3 u
= 11 u
= 11 x 12
= $132
Answer(s): $132