3 cousins, Olivia, Risa and Natalie, paid a total of $176 for a souvenir. Olivia paid
14 of what the others paid. Risa paid
17 of what the others paid. How much did Natalie pay?
| Olivia |
Natalie |
Risa |
Total |
| 1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
| 7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
| 8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 40 u
40 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 40 = 4.40
Amount that Natalie paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 4.40
= $118.80
Answer: $118.80
