Charlie, Japheth, Ryan and Luke paid a total of $126 for a gift. Luke paid
12 of what the rest paid. Charlie paid 40% of what the rest paid. Japheth and Ryan paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ryan pay?
| Charlie |
Japheth |
Ryan |
Luke |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Charlie's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Japheth, Ryan and Luke paid = 15 u
Amount that Japheth and Ryan paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Japheth and Ryan each paid is the same.
Amount that Japheth and Ryan each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the gift = 21 u
21 u = 126
1 u = 126 ÷ 21 = 6
Amount that Ryan paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 6
= $24
Answer(s): $24
