Henry, Will, Neave and Peter paid a total of $18 for a souvenir. Peter paid
45 of what the rest paid. Henry paid 50% of what the rest paid. Will and Neave paid an equal amount of money. How much did Neave pay?
Henry |
Will |
Neave |
Peter |
Total |
5x1 |
4x1 |
9x1 |
1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
3 u |
1 u |
1 u |
4 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Henry's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Will, Neave and Peter paid = 6 u
Amount that Will and Neave paid
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
The amount that Will and Neave each paid is the same.
Amount that Will and Neave each paid
= 2 u ÷ 2
= 1 u
Cost of the souvenir = 9 u
9 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 9 = 2
Amount that Neave paid
= 1 u
= 1 x 2
= $2
Answer(s): $2