3 sisters, Yoko, Jen and Linda, paid a total of $198 for a present. Yoko paid
13 of what the rest paid. Jen paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Linda pay?
Yoko |
Linda |
Jen |
Total |
1x3 |
3x3 |
4x3 |
5x2 |
1x2 |
6x2 |
3 u |
7 u |
2 u |
12 u |
Total cost of the present = 12 u
12 u = 198
1 u = 198 ÷ 12 = 16.50
Amount that Linda paid
= 12 u - 3 u - 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 16.50
= $115.50
Answer: $115.50