Gabriel, Zeph, Ryan and Xavier paid a total of $315 for a gift. Xavier paid
14 of what the rest paid. Gabriel paid 40% of what the rest paid. Zeph and Ryan paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ryan pay?
| Gabriel |
Zeph |
Ryan |
Xavier |
Total |
| 4x7 |
1x7 |
5x7 |
| 2x5 |
5x5 |
7x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 10 u |
9 u |
9 u |
7 u |
35 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Gabriel'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 Zeph, Ryan and Xavier paid = 25 u
Amount that Zeph and Ryan paid
= 25 u - 7 u
= 18 u
The amount that Zeph and Ryan each paid is the same.
Amount that Zeph and Ryan each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the gift = 35 u
35 u = 315
1 u = 315 ÷ 35 = 9
Amount that Ryan paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 9
= $81
Answer(s): $81
