George, Ahmad, Rael and Japheth paid a total of $385 for a gift. Japheth paid
25 of what the rest paid. George paid 25% of what the rest paid. Ahmad and Rael paid an equal amount of money. How much did Rael pay?
| George |
Ahmad |
Rael |
Japheth |
Total |
| 5x5 |
2x5 |
7x5 |
| 1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
9 u |
9 u |
10 u |
35 u |
25%=
25100=
14 George's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Amount that Ahmad, Rael and Japheth paid = 28 u
Amount that Ahmad and Rael paid
= 28 u - 10 u
= 18 u
The amount that Ahmad and Rael each paid is the same.
Amount that Ahmad and Rael each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the gift = 35 u
35 u = 385
1 u = 385 ÷ 35 = 11
Amount that Rael paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 11
= $99
Answer(s): $99
