Luke, Oliver, Justin and Japheth paid a total of $330 for a present. Japheth paid
37 of what the rest paid. Luke paid 20% of what the rest paid. Oliver and Justin paid an equal amount of money. How much did Justin pay?
Luke |
Oliver |
Justin |
Japheth |
Total |
7x3 |
3x3 |
10x3 |
1x5 |
5x5 |
6x5 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
5 u |
8 u |
8 u |
9 u |
30 u |
20%=
20100=
15 Luke's share : Total share = 1 : 5
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 10 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Oliver, Justin and Japheth paid = 25 u
Amount that Oliver and Justin paid
= 25 u - 9 u
= 16 u
The amount that Oliver and Justin each paid is the same.
Amount that Oliver and Justin each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the present = 30 u
30 u = 330
1 u = 330 ÷ 30 = 11
Amount that Justin paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 11
= $88
Answer(s): $88