3 sisters, Raeann, Cindy and Ivory, paid a total of $117 for a souvenir. Raeann paid
14 of what the others paid. Cindy paid
18 of what the others paid. How much did Ivory pay?
| Raeann |
Ivory |
Cindy |
Total |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| 8x5 |
1x5 |
9x5 |
| 9 u |
31 u |
5 u |
45 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 45 u
45 u = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 45 = 2.60
Amount that Ivory paid
= 45 u - 9 u - 5 u
= 31 u
= 31 x 2.60
= $80.60
Answer: $80.60
