3 cousins, Jade, Nicole and Xandra, paid a total of $66 for a present. Jade paid
14 of what the others paid. Nicole paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Xandra pay?
Jade |
Xandra |
Nicole |
Total |
1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the present = 30 u
30 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 30 = 2.20
Amount that Xandra paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 2.20
= $41.80
Answer: $41.80