Henry, Tim, Eric and Xavier paid a total of $270 for a present. Xavier paid
19 of what the rest paid. Henry paid 20% of what the rest paid. Tim and Eric paid an equal amount of money. How much did Eric pay?
| Henry |
Tim |
Eric |
Xavier |
Total |
| 9x3 |
1x3 |
10x3 |
| 1x5 |
5x5 |
6x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 5 u |
11 u |
11 u |
3 u |
30 u |
20%=
20100=
15 Henry's share : Total share = 1 : 5
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 10 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Tim, Eric and Xavier paid = 25 u
Amount that Tim and Eric paid
= 25 u - 3 u
= 22 u
The amount that Tim and Eric each paid is the same.
Amount that Tim and Eric each paid
= 22 u ÷ 2
= 11 u
Cost of the present = 30 u
30 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 30 = 9
Amount that Eric paid
= 11 u
= 11 x 9
= $99
Answer(s): $99
