Zeph, Peter, Ryan and Fred paid a total of $147 for a souvenir. Fred paid
12 of what the rest paid. Zeph paid 40% of what the rest paid. Peter and Ryan paid an equal amount of money. How much did Ryan pay?
| Zeph |
Peter |
Ryan |
Fred |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Zeph's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Peter, Ryan and Fred paid = 15 u
Amount that Peter and Ryan paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Peter and Ryan each paid is the same.
Amount that Peter and Ryan each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the souvenir = 21 u
21 u = 147
1 u = 147 ÷ 21 = 7
Amount that Ryan paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 7
= $28
Answer(s): $28
