3 brothers, Jen, Abi and Jean, paid a total of $39 for a souvenir. Jen paid
14 of what the rest paid. Abi paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Jean pay?
Jen |
Jean |
Abi |
Total |
1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 30 u
30 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 30 = 1.30
Amount that Jean paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 1.30
= $24.70
Answer: $24.70