Charlie, Warren, Oliver and Jack paid a total of $90 for a souvenir. Jack paid
23 of what the rest paid. Charlie paid 50% of what the rest paid. Warren and Oliver paid an equal amount of money. How much did Oliver pay?
Charlie |
Warren |
Oliver |
Jack |
Total |
3x3 |
2x3 |
5x3 |
1x5 |
2x5 |
3x5 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
5 u |
2 u |
2 u |
6 u |
15 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Charlie's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 5 and 3 is 15.
Amount that Warren, Oliver and Jack paid = 10 u
Amount that Warren and Oliver paid
= 10 u - 6 u
= 4 u
The amount that Warren and Oliver each paid is the same.
Amount that Warren and Oliver each paid
= 4 u ÷ 2
= 2 u
Cost of the souvenir = 15 u
15 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 15 = 6
Amount that Oliver paid
= 2 u
= 2 x 6
= $12
Answer(s): $12