Nick, Ken, Neave and Andy paid a total of $198 for a present. Andy paid
29 of what the rest paid. Nick paid 50% of what the rest paid. Ken and Neave paid an equal amount of money. How much did Neave pay?
| Nick |
Ken |
Neave |
Andy |
Total |
| 9x3 |
2x3 |
11x3 |
| 1x11 |
2x11 |
3x11 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 11 u |
8 u |
8 u |
6 u |
33 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Nick's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 11 and 3 is 33.
Amount that Ken, Neave and Andy paid = 22 u
Amount that Ken and Neave paid
= 22 u - 6 u
= 16 u
The amount that Ken and Neave each paid is the same.
Amount that Ken and Neave each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the present = 33 u
33 u = 198
1 u = 198 ÷ 33 = 6
Amount that Neave paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= $48
Answer(s): $48
