3 cousins, Yen, Wendy and Rachel, paid a total of $78 for a gift. Yen paid
14 of what the others paid. Wendy paid
15 of what the others paid. How much did Rachel pay?
| Yen |
Rachel |
Wendy |
Total |
| 1x6 |
4x6 |
5x6 |
| 5x5 |
1x5 |
6x5 |
| 6 u |
19 u |
5 u |
30 u |
Total cost of the gift = 30 u
30 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 30 = 2.60
Amount that Rachel paid
= 30 u - 6 u - 5 u
= 19 u
= 19 x 2.60
= $49.40
Answer: $49.40
