Tommy, John, Rael and Jeremy paid a total of $429 for a gift. Jeremy paid
67 of what the rest paid. Tommy paid 50% of what the rest paid. John and Rael paid an equal amount of money. How much did Rael pay?
| Tommy |
John |
Rael |
Jeremy |
Total |
| 7x3 |
6x3 |
13x3 |
| 1x13 |
2x13 |
3x13 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 13 u |
4 u |
4 u |
18 u |
39 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Tommy's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 13 and 3 is 39.
Amount that John, Rael and Jeremy paid = 26 u
Amount that John and Rael paid
= 26 u - 18 u
= 8 u
The amount that John and Rael each paid is the same.
Amount that John and Rael each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the gift = 39 u
39 u = 429
1 u = 429 ÷ 39 = 11
Amount that Rael paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= $44
Answer(s): $44
