Fred, Sam, Rael and Jenson paid a total of $315 for a souvenir. Jenson paid
27 of what the rest paid. Fred paid 25% of what the rest paid. Sam and Rael paid an equal amount of money. How much did Rael pay?
| Fred |
Sam |
Rael |
Jenson |
Total |
| 7x5 |
2x5 |
9x5 |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 9 u |
13 u |
13 u |
10 u |
45 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Fred's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45.
Amount that Sam, Rael and Jenson paid = 36 u
Amount that Sam and Rael paid
= 36 u - 10 u
= 26 u
The amount that Sam and Rael each paid is the same.
Amount that Sam and Rael each paid
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Cost of the souvenir = 45 u
45 u = 315
1 u = 315 ÷ 45 = 7
Amount that Rael paid
= 13 u
= 13 x 7
= $91
Answer(s): $91
