3 sisters, Olivia, Raeann and Vanessa, paid a total of $55 for a gift. Olivia paid
12 of what the rest paid. Raeann paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Vanessa pay?
Olivia |
Vanessa |
Raeann |
Total |
1x2 |
2x2 |
3x2 |
5x1 |
1x1 |
6x1 |
2 u |
3 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Total cost of the gift = 6 u
6 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 6 = 9.17
Amount that Vanessa paid
= 6 u - 2 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 9.17
= $27.50
Answer: $27.50