Liam, Cody, Owen and Xavier paid a total of $210 for a gift. Xavier paid
12 of what the rest paid. Liam paid 40% of what the rest paid. Cody and Owen paid an equal amount of money. How much did Owen pay?
| Liam |
Cody |
Owen |
Xavier |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Liam's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Cody, Owen and Xavier paid = 15 u
Amount that Cody and Owen paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Cody and Owen each paid is the same.
Amount that Cody and Owen each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the gift = 21 u
21 u = 210
1 u = 210 ÷ 21 = 10
Amount that Owen paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 10
= $40
Answer(s): $40
