3 sisters, Gem, Nora and Jane, paid a total of $99 for a gift. Gem paid
14 of what the others paid. Nora paid
18 of what the others paid. How much did Jane pay?
Gem |
Jane |
Nora |
Total |
1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
8x5 |
1x5 |
9x5 |
9 u |
31 u |
5 u |
45 u |
Total cost of the gift = 45 u
45 u = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 45 = 2.20
Amount that Jane paid
= 45 u - 9 u - 5 u
= 31 u
= 31 x 2.20
= $68.20
Answer: $68.20