Sam, Luis, Carl and Jenson paid a total of $156 for a souvenir. Jenson paid
49 of what the rest paid. Sam paid 50% of what the rest paid. Luis and Carl paid an equal amount of money. How much did Carl pay?
| Sam |
Luis |
Carl |
Jenson |
Total |
| 9x3 |
4x3 |
13x3 |
| 1x13 |
2x13 |
3x13 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 13 u |
7 u |
7 u |
12 u |
39 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Sam's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 13 and 3 is 39.
Amount that Luis, Carl and Jenson paid = 26 u
Amount that Luis and Carl paid
= 26 u - 12 u
= 14 u
The amount that Luis and Carl each paid is the same.
Amount that Luis and Carl each paid
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Cost of the souvenir = 39 u
39 u = 156
1 u = 156 ÷ 39 = 4
Amount that Carl paid
= 7 u
= 7 x 4
= $28
Answer(s): $28
