Charlie, Owen, Paul and David paid a total of $495 for a gift. David paid
45 of what the rest paid. Charlie paid 25% of what the rest paid. Owen and Paul paid an equal amount of money. How much did Paul pay?
| Charlie |
Owen |
Paul |
David |
Total |
| 5x5 |
4x5 |
9x5 |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 9 u |
8 u |
8 u |
20 u |
45 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Charlie's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 5 is 45.
Amount that Owen, Paul and David paid = 36 u
Amount that Owen and Paul paid
= 36 u - 20 u
= 16 u
The amount that Owen and Paul each paid is the same.
Amount that Owen and Paul each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the gift = 45 u
45 u = 495
1 u = 495 ÷ 45 = 11
Amount that Paul paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 11
= $88
Answer(s): $88
