Neave, Jenson, Rael and Ken paid a total of $450 for a gift. Ken paid
45 of what the rest paid. Neave paid 25% of what the rest paid. Jenson and Rael paid an equal amount of money. How much did Rael pay?
| Neave |
Jenson |
Rael |
Ken |
Total |
| 5x5 |
4x5 |
9x5 |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 9 u |
8 u |
8 u |
20 u |
45 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Neave's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45.
Amount that Jenson, Rael and Ken paid = 36 u
Amount that Jenson and Rael paid
= 36 u - 20 u
= 16 u
The amount that Jenson and Rael each paid is the same.
Amount that Jenson and Rael each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the gift = 45 u
45 u = 450
1 u = 450 ÷ 45 = 10
Amount that Rael paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= $80
Answer(s): $80
