3 brothers, Winnie, Jade and Usha, paid a total of $69 for a present. Winnie paid
14 of what the others paid. Jade paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Usha pay?
| Winnie |
Usha |
Jade |
Total |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the present = 30 u
30 u = 69
1 u = 69 ÷ 30 = 2.30
Amount that Usha paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 2.30
= $43.70
Answer: $43.70
