Michael, Bryan, Lee and Billy paid a total of $63 for a present. Billy paid
25 of what the rest paid. Michael paid 50% of what the rest paid. Bryan and Lee paid an equal amount of money. How much did Lee pay?
| Michael |
Bryan |
Lee |
Billy |
Total |
| 5x3 |
2x3 |
7x3 |
| 1x7 |
2x7 |
3x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
4 u |
4 u |
6 u |
21 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Michael's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 7 and 3 is 21.
Amount that Bryan, Lee and Billy paid = 14 u
Amount that Bryan and Lee paid
= 14 u - 6 u
= 8 u
The amount that Bryan and Lee each paid is the same.
Amount that Bryan and Lee each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the present = 21 u
21 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 21 = 3
Amount that Lee paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 3
= $12
Answer(s): $12
