Jeremy, Zeph and Ivory share a sum of money. Jeremy's share is half of what Zeph and Ivory receive. Zeph's share is
49 of the sum of money. Ivory receives $24 less than Zeph.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Jeremy's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Jeremy |
Ivory |
Zeph |
Total |
1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
5 |
4 |
9 |
3 u |
2 u |
4 u |
9 u |
(a)
The total amount that Jeremy, Zeph and Ivory had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 9 is 9.
Ivory's shareTotal amount =
29 (b)
Amount that Ivory had less than Zeph
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Total amount that Jeremy, Zeph and Ivory had
= 9 u
= 9 x 12
= $108
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $108