3 brothers, Tiffany, Jaslyn and Linda, paid a total of $117 for a gift. Tiffany paid
12 of what the others paid. Jaslyn paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Linda pay?
| Tiffany |
Linda |
Jaslyn |
Total |
| 1x2 |
2x2 |
3x2 |
| 5x1 |
1x1 |
6x1 |
| 2 u |
3 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Total cost of the gift = 6 u
6 u = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 6 = 19.50
Amount that Linda paid
= 6 u - 2 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 19.50
= $58.50
Answer: $58.50
