Oscar, Harry, Julian and Perry paid a total of $315 for a gift. Perry paid
45 of what the rest paid. Oscar paid 25% of what the rest paid. Harry and Julian paid an equal amount of money. How much did Julian pay?
| Oscar |
Harry |
Julian |
Perry |
Total |
| 5x5 |
4x5 |
9x5 |
| 1x9 |
4x9 |
5x9 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 9 u |
8 u |
8 u |
20 u |
45 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Oscar'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 Harry, Julian and Perry paid = 36 u
Amount that Harry and Julian paid
= 36 u - 20 u
= 16 u
The amount that Harry and Julian each paid is the same.
Amount that Harry and Julian each paid
= 16 u ÷ 2
= 8 u
Cost of the gift = 45 u
45 u = 315
1 u = 315 ÷ 45 = 7
Amount that Julian paid
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= $56
Answer(s): $56
