John, Jack, Lee and Neave paid a total of $168 for a gift. Neave paid
12 of what the rest paid. John paid 40% of what the rest paid. Jack and Lee paid an equal amount of money. How much did Lee pay?
| John |
Jack |
Lee |
Neave |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 John's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Jack, Lee and Neave paid = 15 u
Amount that Jack and Lee paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Jack and Lee each paid is the same.
Amount that Jack and Lee each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the gift = 21 u
21 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 21 = 8
Amount that Lee paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 8
= $32
Answer(s): $32
