Warren, Perry, Nick and Wesley paid a total of $210 for a gift. Wesley paid
14 of what the rest paid. Warren paid 40% of what the rest paid. Perry and Nick paid an equal amount of money. How much did Nick pay?
| Warren |
Perry |
Nick |
Wesley |
Total |
| 4x7 |
1x7 |
5x7 |
| 2x5 |
5x5 |
7x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 10 u |
9 u |
9 u |
7 u |
35 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Warren's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Perry, Nick and Wesley paid = 25 u
Amount that Perry and Nick paid
= 25 u - 7 u
= 18 u
The amount that Perry and Nick each paid is the same.
Amount that Perry and Nick each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the gift = 35 u
35 u = 210
1 u = 210 ÷ 35 = 6
Amount that Nick paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 6
= $54
Answer(s): $54
