Jack, Harry, Nick and Simon paid a total of $140 for a present. Simon paid
14 of what the rest paid. Jack paid 40% of what the rest paid. Harry and Nick paid an equal amount of money. How much did Nick pay?
| Jack |
Harry |
Nick |
Simon |
Total |
| 4x7 |
1x7 |
5x7 |
| 2x5 |
5x5 |
7x5 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 10 u |
9 u |
9 u |
7 u |
35 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Jack's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 5 and 7 is 35.
Amount that Harry, Nick and Simon paid = 25 u
Amount that Harry and Nick paid
= 25 u - 7 u
= 18 u
The amount that Harry and Nick each paid is the same.
Amount that Harry and Nick each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the present = 35 u
35 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 35 = 4
Amount that Nick paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 4
= $36
Answer(s): $36
