3 brothers, Jen, Gwen and Victoria, paid a total of $42 for a present. Jen paid
13 of what the rest paid. Gwen paid
16 of what the rest paid. How much did Victoria pay?
| Jen |
Victoria |
Gwen |
Total |
| 1x7 |
3x7 |
4x7 |
| 6x4 |
1x4 |
7x4 |
| 7 u |
17 u |
4 u |
28 u |
Total cost of the present = 28 u
28 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 28 = 1.50
Amount that Victoria paid
= 28 u - 7 u - 4 u
= 17 u
= 17 x 1.50
= $25.50
Answer: $25.50
