3 brothers, Lynn, Wendy and Jen, paid a total of $129 for a souvenir. Lynn paid
14 of what the others paid. Wendy paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Jen pay?
| Lynn |
Jen |
Wendy |
Total |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 30 u
30 u = 129
1 u = 129 ÷ 30 = 4.30
Amount that Jen paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 4.30
= $81.70
Answer: $81.70
