3 sisters, Kylie, Lynn and Zoe, paid a total of $102 for a souvenir. Kylie paid
13 of what the others paid. Lynn paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Zoe pay?
| Kylie |
Zoe |
Lynn |
Total |
| 1x3 |
3x3 |
4x3 |
| 5x2 |
1x2 |
6x2 |
| 3 u |
7 u |
2 u |
12 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 12 u
12 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 12 = 8.50
Amount that Zoe paid
= 12 u - 3 u - 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 8.50
= $59.50
Answer: $59.50
