Perry, Asher and Shiyun share a sum of money. Perry's share is half of what Asher and Shiyun receive. Asher's share is
59 of the sum of money. Shiyun receives $6 less than Perry.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Perry's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Perry |
Shiyun |
Asher |
Total |
1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
3 u |
1 u |
5 u |
9 u |
(a)
The total amount that Perry, Asher and Shiyun had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 9 is 9.
Perry's shareTotal amount =
39 =
13 (b)
Amount that Shiyun had less than Perry
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Total amount that Perry, Asher and Shiyun had
= 9 u
= 9 x 3
= $27
Answer(s): (a)
13; (b) $27