3 brothers, Kathy, Jaslyn and Emma, paid a total of $114 for a souvenir. Kathy paid
13 of what the rest paid. Jaslyn paid
15 of what the rest paid. How much did Emma pay?
Kathy |
Emma |
Jaslyn |
Total |
1x3 |
3x3 |
4x3 |
5x2 |
1x2 |
6x2 |
3 u |
7 u |
2 u |
12 u |
Total cost of the souvenir = 12 u
12 u = 114
1 u = 114 ÷ 12 = 9.50
Amount that Emma paid
= 12 u - 3 u - 2 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 9.50
= $66.50
Answer: $66.50