Valen, Owen and Joelle share a sum of money. Valen's share is half of what Owen and Joelle receive. Owen's share is
815 of the sum of money. Joelle receives $60 less than Owen.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Valen's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Valen |
Joelle |
Owen |
Total |
1x5 |
2x5 |
3x5 |
7 |
8 |
15 |
5 u |
2 u |
8 u |
15 u |
(a)
The total amount that Valen, Owen and Joelle had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 15 is 15.
Joelle's shareTotal amount =
215 (b)
Amount that Joelle had less than Owen
= 8 u - 2 u
= 6 u
6 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 6 = 10
Total amount that Valen, Owen and Joelle had
= 15 u
= 15 x 10
= $150
Answer(s): (a)
215; (b) $150