Bryan, Ahmad and Hazel share a sum of money. Bryan's share is half of what Ahmad and Hazel receive. Ahmad's share is
49 of the sum of money. Hazel receives $8 less than Ahmad.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Bryan's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Bryan |
Hazel |
Ahmad |
Total |
1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
5 |
4 |
9 |
3 u |
2 u |
4 u |
9 u |
(a)
The total amount that Bryan, Ahmad and Hazel had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 9 is 9.
Hazel's shareTotal amount =
29 (b)
Amount that Hazel had less than Ahmad
= 4 u - 2 u
= 2 u
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Total amount that Bryan, Ahmad and Hazel had
= 9 u
= 9 x 4
= $36
Answer(s): (a)
29; (b) $36