Charlie, Luke, Cole and Ian paid a total of $126 for a souvenir. Ian paid
59 of what the rest paid. Charlie paid 20% of what the rest paid. Luke and Cole paid an equal amount of money. How much did Cole pay?
| Charlie |
Luke |
Cole |
Ian |
Total |
| 9x3 |
5x3 |
14x3 |
| 1x7 |
5x7 |
6x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
10 u |
10 u |
15 u |
42 u |
20%=
20100=
15 Charlie's share : Total share = 1 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 14 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Luke, Cole and Ian paid = 35 u
Amount that Luke and Cole paid
= 35 u - 15 u
= 20 u
The amount that Luke and Cole each paid is the same.
Amount that Luke and Cole each paid
= 20 u ÷ 2
= 10 u
Cost of the souvenir = 42 u
42 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 42 = 3
Amount that Cole paid
= 10 u
= 10 x 3
= $30
Answer(s): $30
