3 cousins, Cindy, Fanny and Jean, paid a total of $196 for a present. Cindy paid
14 of what the rest paid. Fanny paid
17 of what the rest paid. How much did Jean pay?
Cindy |
Jean |
Fanny |
Total |
1x8 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
7x5 |
1x5 |
8x5 |
8 u |
27 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Total cost of the present = 40 u
40 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 40 = 4.90
Amount that Jean paid
= 40 u - 8 u - 5 u
= 27 u
= 27 x 4.90
= $132.30
Answer: $132.30