Bryan, Jenson, Vaidev and Caden paid a total of $270 for a souvenir. Caden paid
19 of what the rest paid. Bryan paid 20% of what the rest paid. Jenson and Vaidev paid an equal amount of money. How much did Vaidev pay?
Bryan |
Jenson |
Vaidev |
Caden |
Total |
9x3 |
1x3 |
10x3 |
1x5 |
5x5 |
6x5 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
5 u |
11 u |
11 u |
3 u |
30 u |
20%=
20100=
15 Bryan's share : Total share = 1 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 10 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Jenson, Vaidev and Caden paid = 25 u
Amount that Jenson and Vaidev paid
= 25 u - 3 u
= 22 u
The amount that Jenson and Vaidev each paid is the same.
Amount that Jenson and Vaidev each paid
= 22 u ÷ 2
= 11 u
Cost of the souvenir = 30 u
30 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 30 = 9
Amount that Vaidev paid
= 11 u
= 11 x 9
= $99
Answer(s): $99