3 cousins, Lynn, Elyse and Cindy, paid a total of $59 for a souvenir. Lynn paid
12 of what the rest paid. Elyse paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Cindy pay?
Lynn |
Cindy |
Elyse |
Total |
1x2 |
2x2 |
3x2 |
5x1 |
1x1 |
6x1 |
2 u |
3 u |
1 u |
6 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 6 u
6 u = 59
1 u = 59 ÷ 6 = 9.83
Amount that Cindy paid
= 6 u - 2 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 9.83
= $29.50
Answer: $29.50