Sean, Justin, Valen and Pierre paid a total of $210 for a gift. Pierre paid
37 of what the rest paid. Sean paid 20% of what the rest paid. Justin and Valen paid an equal amount of money. How much did Valen pay?
| Sean |
Justin |
Valen |
Pierre |
Total |
| 7x3 |
3x3 |
10x3 |
| 1x5 |
5x5 |
6x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 5 u |
8 u |
8 u |
9 u |
30 u |
20%=
20100=
15 Sean's share : Total share = 1 : 5
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 10 and 6 is 30.
Amount that Justin, Valen and Pierre paid = 25 u
Amount that Justin and Valen paid
= 25 u - 9 u
= 16 u
The amount that Justin and Valen each paid is the same.
Amount that Justin and Valen each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the gift = 30 u
30 u = 210
1 u = 210 ÷ 30 = 7
Amount that Valen paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= $56
Answer(s): $56
