3 sisters, Sarah, Emma and Tiffany, paid a total of $196 for a souvenir. Sarah paid
14 of what the others paid. Emma paid
16 of what the others paid. How much did Tiffany pay?
| Sarah |
Tiffany |
Emma |
Total |
| 1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
| 6x5 |
1x5 |
7x5 |
| 7 u |
23 u |
5 u |
35 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 35 u
35 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 35 = 5.60
Amount that Tiffany paid
= 35 u - 7 u - 5 u
= 23 u
= 23 x 5.60
= $128.80
Answer: $128.80
