3 brothers, Kimberly, Opal and Jean, paid a total of $171 for a souvenir. Kimberly paid
14 of what the rest paid. Opal paid
18 of what the rest paid. How much did Jean pay?
Kimberly |
Jean |
Opal |
Total |
1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
8x5 |
1x5 |
9x5 |
9 u |
31 u |
5 u |
45 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 45 u
45 u = 171
1 u = 171 ÷ 45 = 3.80
Amount that Jean paid
= 45 u - 9 u - 5 u
= 31 u
= 31 x 3.80
= $117.80
Answer: $117.80