Elijah, Julian, Ben and Flynn paid a total of $72 for a gift. Flynn paid
27 of what the rest paid. Elijah paid 50% of what the rest paid. Julian and Ben paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ben pay?
| Elijah |
Julian |
Ben |
Flynn |
Total |
| 7x1 |
2x1 |
9x1 |
| 1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 3 u |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Elijah's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Julian, Ben and Flynn paid = 6 u
Amount that Julian and Ben paid
= 6 u - 2 u
= 4 u
The amount that Julian and Ben each paid is the same.
Amount that Julian and Ben each paid
= 4 u ÷ 2
= 2 u
Cost of the gift = 9 u
9 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 9 = 8
Amount that Ben paid
= 2 u
= 2 x 8
= $16
Answer(s): $16
