Zane, Flynn, Julian and Howard paid a total of $18 for a present. Howard paid
27 of what the rest paid. Zane paid 50% of what the rest paid. Flynn and Julian paid an equal amount of money. How much did Julian pay?
| Zane |
Flynn |
Julian |
Howard |
Total |
| 7x1 |
2x1 |
9x1 |
| 1x3 |
2x3 |
3x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 3 u |
2 u |
2 u |
2 u |
9 u |
50%=
50100=
12 Zane's share : Total share = 1 : 2
The total amount paid for the present is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 9 and 3 is 9.
Amount that Flynn, Julian and Howard paid = 6 u
Amount that Flynn and Julian paid
= 6 u - 2 u
= 4 u
The amount that Flynn and Julian each paid is the same.
Amount that Flynn and Julian each paid
= 4 u ÷ 2
= 2 u
Cost of the present = 9 u
9 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 9 = 2
Amount that Julian paid
= 2 u
= 2 x 2
= $4
Answer(s): $4
