Bryan, Owen, Elijah and Paul paid a total of $90 for a present. Paul paid
27 of what the rest paid. Bryan paid 25% of what the rest paid. Owen and Elijah paid an equal amount of money. How much did Elijah pay?
| Bryan |
Owen |
Elijah |
Paul |
Total |
| 7x5 |
2x5 |
9x5 |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 9 u |
13 u |
13 u |
10 u |
45 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Bryan's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45.
Amount that Owen, Elijah and Paul paid = 36 u
Amount that Owen and Elijah paid
= 36 u - 10 u
= 26 u
The amount that Owen and Elijah each paid is the same.
Amount that Owen and Elijah each paid
= 26 u ÷ 2
= 13 u
Cost of the present = 45 u
45 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 45 = 2
Amount that Elijah paid
= 13 u
= 13 x 2
= $26
Answer(s): $26
