Warren, Luis, Ahmad and John paid a total of $495 for a souvenir. John paid
45 of what the rest paid. Warren paid 25% of what the rest paid. Luis and Ahmad paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ahmad pay?
| Warren |
Luis |
Ahmad |
John |
Total |
| 5x5 |
4x5 |
9x5 |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 9 u |
8 u |
8 u |
20 u |
45 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Warren's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45.
Amount that Luis, Ahmad and John paid = 36 u
Amount that Luis and Ahmad paid
= 36 u - 20 u
= 16 u
The amount that Luis and Ahmad each paid is the same.
Amount that Luis and Ahmad each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the souvenir = 45 u
45 u = 495
1 u = 495 ÷ 45 = 11
Amount that Ahmad paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 11
= $88
Answer(s): $88
