Daniel, Justin and Wendy share a sum of money. Daniel's share is half of what Justin and Wendy receive. Justin's share is
59 of the sum of money. Wendy receives $14 less than Daniel.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Daniel's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Daniel |
Wendy |
Justin |
Total |
1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
3 u |
1 u |
5 u |
9 u |
(a)
The total amount that Daniel, Justin and Wendy had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 9 is 9.
Daniel's shareTotal amount =
39 =
13 (b)
Amount that Wendy had less than Daniel
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Total amount that Daniel, Justin and Wendy had
= 9 u
= 9 x 7
= $63
Answer(s): (a)
13; (b) $63