Elijah, Tom and Kimberly share a sum of money. Elijah's share is half of what Tom and Kimberly receive. Tom's share is
815 of the sum of money. Kimberly receives $72 less than Tom.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Elijah's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Elijah |
Kimberly |
Tom |
Total |
1x5 |
2x5 |
3x5 |
7 |
8 |
15 |
5 u |
2 u |
8 u |
15 u |
(a)
The total amount that Elijah, Tom and Kimberly had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 15 is 15.
Kimberly's shareTotal amount =
215 (b)
Amount that Kimberly had less than Tom
= 8 u - 2 u
= 6 u
6 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 6 = 12
Total amount that Elijah, Tom and Kimberly had
= 15 u
= 15 x 12
= $180
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b) $180