3 cousins, Risa, Shiyun and Victoria, paid a total of $32 for a souvenir. Risa paid
14 of what the others paid. Shiyun paid
17 of what the others paid. How much did Victoria pay?
| Risa |
Victoria |
Shiyun |
Total |
| 1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
| 7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
| 8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 40 u
40 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 40 = 0.80
Amount that Victoria paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 0.80
= $21.60
Answer: $21.60
