Fabian, Ryan, Harry and Jenson paid a total of $231 for a present. Jenson paid
12 of what the rest paid. Fabian paid 40% of what the rest paid. Ryan and Harry paid an equal amount of money. How much did Harry pay?
| Fabian |
Ryan |
Harry |
Jenson |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Fabian's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Ryan, Harry and Jenson paid = 15 u
Amount that Ryan and Harry paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Ryan and Harry each paid is the same.
Amount that Ryan and Harry each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the present = 21 u
21 u = 231
1 u = 231 ÷ 21 = 11
Amount that Harry paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= $44
Answer(s): $44
