Harry, Cole, Ken and Vaidev paid a total of $252 for a souvenir. Vaidev paid
25 of what the rest paid. Harry paid 50% of what the rest paid. Cole and Ken paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ken pay?
| Harry |
Cole |
Ken |
Vaidev |
Total |
| 5x3 |
2x3 |
7x3 |
| 1x7 |
2x7 |
3x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
4 u |
4 u |
6 u |
21 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Harry's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 7 and 3 is 21.
Amount that Cole, Ken and Vaidev paid = 14 u
Amount that Cole and Ken paid
= 14 u - 6 u
= 8 u
The amount that Cole and Ken each paid is the same.
Amount that Cole and Ken each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the souvenir = 21 u
21 u = 252
1 u = 252 ÷ 21 = 12
Amount that Ken paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 12
= $48
Answer(s): $48
