3 brothers, Xandra, Dana and Jen, paid a total of $76 for a present. Xandra paid
14 of what the rest paid. Dana paid
17 of what the rest paid. How much did Jen pay?
Xandra |
Jen |
Dana |
Total |
1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the present = 40 u
40 u = 76
1 u = 76 ÷ 40 = 1.90
Amount that Jen paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 1.90
= $51.30
Answer: $51.30