Vincent, Sean, Ben and Luis shared $216. Luis received
15 of the total amount of money received by Vincent, Sean and Ben. Vincent received
13 of the total amount for Sean and Ben. Sean received
23 as much money as Ben. If Ben gave all his money to Luis, how much did Luis have more than Sean in the end?
Vincent |
Sean |
Ben |
Luis |
Total |
5x4 |
1x4 |
6x4 |
1x5 |
3x5 |
|
|
|
2x3 |
3x3 |
|
|
5 u |
6 u |
9 u |
4 u |
24 u |
The total amount that Sean and Ben have is repeated. Make the total amount of Sean and Ben the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
The total amount that Vincent, Sean and Ben have is repeated. Make the total amount of Vincent, Sean and Ben the same. LCM of 20 and 5 is 20.
Total amount that Vincent, Sean, Ben and Luis shared = 24 u
24 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 24 = 9
|
Vincent |
Sean |
Ben |
Luis |
Before |
5 u |
6 u |
9 u |
4 u |
Change |
|
|
- 9 u |
+ 9 u |
After |
5 u |
6 u |
0 u |
13 u |
Amount that Luis had if Ben gave him all his money
= 4 u + 9 u
= 13 u
Amount that Luis had more than Sean
= 13 u - 6 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 9
= $63
Answer(s): $63