Cody, Glen, Japheth and Liam paid a total of $195 for a gift. Liam paid
49 of what the rest paid. Cody paid 50% of what the rest paid. Glen and Japheth paid an equal amount of money. How much did Japheth pay?
| Cody |
Glen |
Japheth |
Liam |
Total |
| 9x3 |
4x3 |
13x3 |
| 1x13 |
2x13 |
3x13 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 13 u |
7 u |
7 u |
12 u |
39 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Cody's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 13 and 3 is 39.
Amount that Glen, Japheth and Liam paid = 26 u
Amount that Glen and Japheth paid
= 26 u - 12 u
= 14 u
The amount that Glen and Japheth each paid is the same.
Amount that Glen and Japheth each paid
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Cost of the gift = 39 u
39 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 39 = 5
Amount that Japheth paid
= 7 u
= 7 x 5
= $35
Answer(s): $35
