Valen, Harry and Xandra share a sum of money. Valen's share is half of what Harry and Xandra receive. Harry's share is
715 of the sum of money. Xandra receives $6 less than Valen.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Valen's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Valen |
Xandra |
Harry |
Total |
1x5 |
2x5 |
3x5 |
8 |
7 |
15 |
5 u |
3 u |
7 u |
15 u |
(a)
The total amount that Valen, Harry and Xandra had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 15 is 15.
Valen's shareTotal amount =
515 =
13 (b)
Amount that Xandra had less than Valen
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Total amount that Valen, Harry and Xandra had
= 15 u
= 15 x 3
= $45
Answer(s): (a)
13; (b) $45