3 sisters, Hazel, Kylie and Jean, paid a total of $136 for a gift. Hazel paid
14 of what the rest paid. Kylie paid
17 of what the rest paid. How much did Jean pay?
Hazel |
Jean |
Kylie |
Total |
1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the gift = 40 u
40 u = 136
1 u = 136 ÷ 40 = 3.40
Amount that Jean paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 3.40
= $91.80
Answer: $91.80