Nick, Valen, Daniel and Cody paid a total of $72 for a present. Cody paid
45 of what the rest paid. Nick paid 50% of what the rest paid. Valen and Daniel paid an equal amount of money. How much did Daniel pay?
| Nick |
Valen |
Daniel |
Cody |
Total |
| 5x1 |
4x1 |
9x1 |
| 1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 3 u |
1 u |
1 u |
4 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Nick's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Valen, Daniel and Cody paid = 6 u
Amount that Valen and Daniel paid
= 6 u - 4 u
= 2 u
The amount that Valen and Daniel each paid is the same.
Amount that Valen and Daniel each paid
= 2 u ÷ 2
= 1 u
Cost of the present = 9 u
9 u = 72
1 u = 72 ÷ 9 = 8
Amount that Daniel paid
= 1 u
= 1 x 8
= $8
Answer(s): $8
