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