3 sisters, Jade, Penelope and Jane, paid a total of $128 for a souvenir. Jade paid
14 of what the others paid. Penelope paid
17 of what the others paid. How much did Jane pay?
| Jade |
Jane |
Penelope |
Total |
| 1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
| 7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
| 8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 40 u
40 u = 128
1 u = 128 ÷ 40 = 3.20
Amount that Jane paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 3.20
= $86.40
Answer: $86.40
