3 sisters, Barbara, Gabby and Penelope, paid a total of $60 for a gift. Barbara paid
14 of what the others paid. Gabby paid
17 of what the others paid. How much did Penelope pay?
| Barbara |
Penelope |
Gabby |
Total |
| 1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
| 7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
| 8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the gift = 40 u
40 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 40 = 1.50
Amount that Penelope paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 1.50
= $40.50
Answer: $40.50
