3 cousins, Linda, Anna and Joelle, paid a total of $69 for a gift. Linda paid
14 of what the rest paid. Anna paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Joelle pay?
| Linda |
Joelle |
Anna |
Total |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the gift = 30 u
30 u = 69
1 u = 69 ÷ 30 = 2.30
Amount that Joelle paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 2.30
= $43.70
Answer: $43.70
