Glen, Liam and Yoko share a sum of money. Glen's share is half of what Liam and Yoko receive. Liam's share is
712 of the sum of money. Yoko receives $24 less than Glen.
- What fraction of the sum of money is Glen's share?
- How much is the sum of money?
Glen |
Yoko |
Liam |
Total |
1x4 |
2x4 |
3x4 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
4 u |
1 u |
7 u |
12 u |
(a)
The total amount that Glen, Liam and Yoko had is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 12 is 12.
Glen's shareTotal amount =
412 =
13 (b)
Amount that Yoko had less than Glen
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Total amount that Glen, Liam and Yoko had
= 12 u
= 12 x 8
= $96
Answer(s): (a)
13; (b) $96