Ken, Eric, Gabriel and Carl paid a total of $36 for a present. Carl paid
27 of what the rest paid. Ken paid 50% of what the rest paid. Eric and Gabriel paid an equal amount of money. How much did Gabriel pay?
| Ken |
Eric |
Gabriel |
Carl |
Total |
| 7x1 |
2x1 |
9x1 |
| 1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 3 u |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Ken's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Eric, Gabriel and Carl paid = 6 u
Amount that Eric and Gabriel paid
= 6 u - 2 u
= 4 u
The amount that Eric and Gabriel each paid is the same.
Amount that Eric and Gabriel each paid
= 4 u ÷ 2
= 2 u
Cost of the present = 9 u
9 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Amount that Gabriel paid
= 2 u
= 2 x 4
= $8
Answer(s): $8
