Bobby, Ben, Perry and Paul paid a total of $312 for a gift. Paul paid
49 of what the rest paid. Bobby paid 50% of what the rest paid. Ben and Perry paid an equal amount of money. How much did Perry pay?
| Bobby |
Ben |
Perry |
Paul |
Total |
| 9x3 |
4x3 |
13x3 |
| 1x13 |
2x13 |
3x13 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 13 u |
7 u |
7 u |
12 u |
39 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Bobby's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 13 and 3 is 39.
Amount that Ben, Perry and Paul paid = 26 u
Amount that Ben and Perry paid
= 26 u - 12 u
= 14 u
The amount that Ben and Perry each paid is the same.
Amount that Ben and Perry each paid
= 14 u ÷ 2
= 7 u
Cost of the gift = 39 u
39 u = 312
1 u = 312 ÷ 39 = 8
Amount that Perry paid
= 7 u
= 7 x 8
= $56
Answer(s): $56
