Elijah, Perry and Yoko share a sum of money. Elijah's share is half of what Perry and Yoko receive. Perry's share is
712 of the sum of money. Yoko receives $60 less than Perry.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Elijah's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Elijah |
Yoko |
Perry |
Total |
1x4 |
2x4 |
3x4 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
4 u |
1 u |
7 u |
12 u |
(a)
The total amount that Elijah, Perry and Yoko had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 12 is 12.
Yoko's shareTotal amount =
112 (b)
Amount that Yoko had less than Perry
= 7 u - 1 u
= 6 u
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Total amount that Elijah, Perry and Yoko had
= 12 u
= 12 x 10
= $120
Answer(s): (a)
112; (b) $120