Perry, Sam, Bryan and Michael paid a total of $175 for a souvenir. Michael paid
14 of what the rest paid. Perry paid 40% of what the rest paid. Sam and Bryan paid an equal amount of money. How much did Bryan pay?
| Perry |
Sam |
Bryan |
Michael |
Total |
| 4x7 |
1x7 |
5x7 |
| 2x5 |
5x5 |
7x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 10 u |
9 u |
9 u |
7 u |
35 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Perry's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Sam, Bryan and Michael paid = 25 u
Amount that Sam and Bryan paid
= 25 u - 7 u
= 18 u
The amount that Sam and Bryan each paid is the same.
Amount that Sam and Bryan each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the souvenir = 35 u
35 u = 175
1 u = 175 ÷ 35 = 5
Amount that Bryan paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 5
= $45
Answer(s): $45
