3 sisters, Sarah, Raeann and Zara, paid a total of $92 for a present. Sarah paid
14 of what the rest paid. Raeann paid
17 of what the rest paid. How much did Zara pay?
Sarah |
Zara |
Raeann |
Total |
1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the present = 40 u
40 u = 92
1 u = 92 ÷ 40 = 2.30
Amount that Zara paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 2.30
= $62.10
Answer: $62.10