Valen, Tom, Eric and Perry paid a total of $252 for a souvenir. Perry paid
12 of what the rest paid. Valen paid 40% of what the rest paid. Tom and Eric paid an equal amount of money. How much did Eric pay?
| Valen |
Tom |
Eric |
Perry |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Valen's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Tom, Eric and Perry paid = 15 u
Amount that Tom and Eric paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Tom and Eric each paid is the same.
Amount that Tom and Eric each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the souvenir = 21 u
21 u = 252
1 u = 252 ÷ 21 = 12
Amount that Eric paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 12
= $48
Answer(s): $48
