Henry, Neave, Ryan and Riordan paid a total of $18 for a souvenir. Riordan paid
45 of what the rest paid. Henry paid 50% of what the rest paid. Neave and Ryan paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ryan pay?
| Henry |
Neave |
Ryan |
Riordan |
Total |
| 5x1 |
4x1 |
9x1 |
| 1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 3 u |
1 u |
1 u |
4 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Henry's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Neave, Ryan and Riordan paid = 6 u
Amount that Neave and Ryan paid
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
The amount that Neave and Ryan each paid is the same.
Amount that Neave and Ryan each paid
= 2 u ÷ 2
= 1 u
Cost of the souvenir = 9 u
9 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 9 = 2
Amount that Ryan paid
= 1 u
= 1 x 2
= $2
Answer(s): $2
