Cole, Asher, Will and Jeremy paid a total of $245 for a present. Jeremy paid
25 of what the rest paid. Cole paid 25% of what the rest paid. Asher and Will paid an equal amount of money. How much did Will pay?
| Cole |
Asher |
Will |
Jeremy |
Total |
| 5x5 |
2x5 |
7x5 |
| 1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
9 u |
9 u |
10 u |
35 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Cole's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Amount that Asher, Will and Jeremy paid = 28 u
Amount that Asher and Will paid
= 28 u - 10 u
= 18 u
The amount that Asher and Will each paid is the same.
Amount that Asher and Will each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the present = 35 u
35 u = 245
1 u = 245 ÷ 35 = 7
Amount that Will paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 7
= $63
Answer(s): $63
