Cole, Xavier and Kathy share a sum of money. Cole's share is half of what Xavier and Kathy receive. Xavier's share is
815 of the sum of money. Kathy receives $6 less than Cole.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Cole's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Cole |
Kathy |
Xavier |
Total |
1x5 |
2x5 |
3x5 |
7 |
8 |
15 |
5 u |
2 u |
8 u |
15 u |
(a)
The total amount that Cole, Xavier and Kathy had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 15 is 15.
Cole's shareTotal amount =
515 =
13 (b)
Amount that Kathy had less than Cole
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Total amount that Cole, Xavier and Kathy had
= 15 u
= 15 x 2
= $30
Answer(s): (a)
13; (b) $30