3 cousins, Tiffany, Lynn and Tina, paid a total of $188 for a present. Tiffany paid
14 of what the others paid. Lynn paid
17 of what the others paid. How much did Tina pay?
| Tiffany |
Tina |
Lynn |
Total |
| 1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
| 7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
| 8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the present = 40 u
40 u = 188
1 u = 188 ÷ 40 = 4.70
Amount that Tina paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 4.70
= $126.90
Answer: $126.90
