Vaidev, Ben, Cole and Charlie paid a total of $175 for a souvenir. Charlie paid
25 of what the rest paid. Vaidev paid 25% of what the rest paid. Ben and Cole paid an equal amount of money. How much did Cole pay?
| Vaidev |
Ben |
Cole |
Charlie |
Total |
| 5x5 |
2x5 |
7x5 |
| 1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
9 u |
9 u |
10 u |
35 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Vaidev's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Amount that Ben, Cole and Charlie paid = 28 u
Amount that Ben and Cole paid
= 28 u - 10 u
= 18 u
The amount that Ben and Cole each paid is the same.
Amount that Ben and Cole each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the souvenir = 35 u
35 u = 175
1 u = 175 ÷ 35 = 5
Amount that Cole paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 5
= $45
Answer(s): $45
