3 brothers, Risa, Min and Lynn, paid a total of $98 for a gift. Risa paid
14 of what the rest paid. Min paid
16 of what the rest paid. How much did Lynn pay?
Risa |
Lynn |
Min |
Total |
1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
6x5 |
1x5 |
7x5 |
7 u |
23 u |
5 u |
35 u |
Total cost of the gift = 35 u
35 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 35 = 2.80
Amount that Lynn paid
= 35 u - 7 u - 5 u
= 23 u
= 23 x 2.80
= $64.40
Answer: $64.40