3 sisters, Gem, Roshel and Fiona, paid a total of $153 for a souvenir. Gem paid
14 of what the rest paid. Roshel paid
18 of what the rest paid. How much did Fiona pay?
| Gem |
Fiona |
Roshel |
Total |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| 8x5 |
1x5 |
9x5 |
| 9 u |
31 u |
5 u |
45 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 45 u
45 u = 153
1 u = 153 ÷ 45 = 3.40
Amount that Fiona paid
= 45 u - 9 u - 5 u
= 31 u
= 31 x 3.40
= $105.40
Answer: $105.40
