3 sisters, Jaslyn, Abi and Tammy, paid a total of $177 for a gift. Jaslyn paid
14 of what the rest paid. Abi paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Tammy pay?
Jaslyn |
Tammy |
Abi |
Total |
1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the gift = 30 u
30 u = 177
1 u = 177 ÷ 30 = 5.90
Amount that Tammy paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 5.90
= $112.10
Answer: $112.10