3 brothers, Zara, Marion and Dana, paid a total of $104 for a souvenir. Zara paid
14 of what the others paid. Marion paid
17 of what the others paid. How much did Dana pay?
| Zara |
Dana |
Marion |
Total |
| 1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
| 7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
| 8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 40 u
40 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 40 = 2.60
Amount that Dana paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 2.60
= $70.20
Answer: $70.20
