3 brothers, Nora, Gem and Gabby, paid a total of $195 for a gift. Nora paid
14 of what the others paid. Gem paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Gabby pay?
| Nora |
Gabby |
Gem |
Total |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the gift = 30 u
30 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 30 = 6.50
Amount that Gabby paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 6.50
= $123.50
Answer: $123.50
