Zane, Wesley, Cody and Perry paid a total of $27 for a present. Perry paid
45 of what the rest paid. Zane paid 50% of what the rest paid. Wesley and Cody paid an equal amount of money. How much did Cody pay?
| Zane |
Wesley |
Cody |
Perry |
Total |
| 5x1 |
4x1 |
9x1 |
| 1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 3 u |
1 u |
1 u |
4 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Zane's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Wesley, Cody and Perry paid = 6 u
Amount that Wesley and Cody paid
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
The amount that Wesley and Cody each paid is the same.
Amount that Wesley and Cody each paid
= 2 u ÷ 2
= 1 u
Cost of the present = 9 u
9 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 9 = 3
Amount that Cody paid
= 1 u
= 1 x 3
= $3
Answer(s): $3
