Paul, Zane, Ben and Michael paid a total of $210 for a souvenir. Michael paid
59 of what the rest paid. Paul paid 20% of what the rest paid. Zane and Ben paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ben pay?
| Paul |
Zane |
Ben |
Michael |
Total |
| 9x3 |
5x3 |
14x3 |
| 1x7 |
5x7 |
6x7 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 7 u |
10 u |
10 u |
15 u |
42 u |
20%=
20100=
15 Paul's share : Total share = 1 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 14 and 6 is 42.
Amount that Zane, Ben and Michael paid = 35 u
Amount that Zane and Ben paid
= 35 u - 15 u
= 20 u
The amount that Zane and Ben each paid is the same.
Amount that Zane and Ben each paid
= 20 u ÷ 2
= 10 u
Cost of the souvenir = 42 u
42 u = 210
1 u = 210 ÷ 42 = 5
Amount that Ben paid
= 10 u
= 10 x 5
= $50
Answer(s): $50
