Albert, Ben, Flynn and Bobby paid a total of $280 for a gift. Bobby paid
25 of what the rest paid. Albert paid 25% of what the rest paid. Ben and Flynn paid an equal amount of money. How much did Flynn pay?
Albert |
Ben |
Flynn |
Bobby |
Total |
5x5 |
2x5 |
7x5 |
1x7 |
4x7 |
5x7 |
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
7 u |
9 u |
9 u |
10 u |
35 u |
25%=
25100=
14 Albert's share : Total share = 1 : 4
The total amount paid for the gift is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 7 and 5 is 35.
Amount that Ben, Flynn and Bobby paid = 28 u
Amount that Ben and Flynn paid
= 28 u - 10 u
= 18 u
The amount that Ben and Flynn each paid is the same.
Amount that Ben and Flynn each paid
= 18 u ÷ 2
= 9 u
Cost of the gift = 35 u
35 u = 280
1 u = 280 ÷ 35 = 8
Amount that Flynn paid
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= $72
Answer(s): $72