3 sisters, Hazel, Elyse and Marion, paid a total of $42 for a gift. Hazel paid
14 of what the others paid. Elyse paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Marion pay?
| Hazel |
Marion |
Elyse |
Total |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the gift = 30 u
30 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 30 = 1.40
Amount that Marion paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 1.40
= $26.60
Answer: $26.60
