Valen, Glen, Ahmad and Jenson paid a total of $420 for a gift. Jenson paid
14 of what the rest paid. Valen paid 40% of what the rest paid. Glen and Ahmad paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ahmad pay?
| Valen |
Glen |
Ahmad |
Jenson |
Total |
| 4x7 |
1x7 |
5x7 |
| 2x5 |
5x5 |
7x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 10 u |
9 u |
9 u |
7 u |
35 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Valen's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Glen, Ahmad and Jenson paid = 25 u
Amount that Glen and Ahmad paid
= 25 u - 7 u
= 18 u
The amount that Glen and Ahmad each paid is the same.
Amount that Glen and Ahmad each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the gift = 35 u
35 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 35 = 12
Amount that Ahmad paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 12
= $108
Answer(s): $108
