6 pupils shared the cost of a gift equally. When calculating the amount each pupil had to pay, a mistake was made. The cost of the gift was divided by 7 instead of 6. Each pupil ended up paying $2.40 less than the correct amount. What should be the correct amount for each share?
|
6 pupils |
7 pupils |
Number |
6 |
7 |
Value |
1 u + 2.40 |
1 u |
Total value |
6 u + 14.40 |
7 u |
Total cost of the gift if it was paid by 6 pupils
= 6(1 u + 2.40)
= 6 u + 14.40
Total cost of the gift if it was paid by 7 pupils = 7 u
7 u = 6 u + 14.40
7 u - 6 u = 14.40
1 u = 14.40
Correct amount for each share
= 1 u + 2.40
= 14.40 + 2.40
= $16.80
Answer(s): $16.80