3 brothers, Julie, Zoe and Jen, paid a total of $124 for a gift. Julie paid
14 of what the rest paid. Zoe paid
17 of what the rest paid. How much did Jen pay?
Julie |
Jen |
Zoe |
Total |
1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the gift = 40 u
40 u = 124
1 u = 124 ÷ 40 = 3.10
Amount that Jen paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 3.10
= $83.70
Answer: $83.70