Dana, Xuan, Pamela and Jen went to buy a souvenir for their father. They shared the cost equally among themselves. However, Jen forgot to bring her money. So, the other 3 girls paid for the souvenir first. Pamela paid
79 of the amount Dana and Xuan paid. Xuan paid $3 more than Dana. The next day, Jen returned $21 to Pamela and some money to Dana and Xuan. How much did Jen return to
- Dana?
- Xuan?
|
Dana |
Xuan |
Pamela |
Jen |
Total |
Comparing the amounts 3 girls paid first |
9 u
|
7 u
|
|
16 u
|
Comparing the amounts 2 girls paid first |
1 p
|
1 p + 3
|
|
|
|
Amounts that each girl paid for Jen first |
- ? |
- ? |
- 21
|
+ 21 + ? |
|
Comparing the amounts each girl should pay |
1x4 = 4 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
1x4 = 4 u |
4x4 = 16 u |
(a)
The total amount that the 4 girls paid is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 4 and 16 is 16.
Extra amount that Pamela paid
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 3 = 7
Total amount that Dana and Xuan paid at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 7
= $63
1 p + 1 p + 3 = 63
2 p = 63 - 3
2 p = 60
1 p = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Amount that Jen needed to pay Dana
= 1 p - 4 u
= 30 - 4 x 7
= 30 - 28
= $2
(b)
Amount that Jen needed to pay Xuan
= (1 p + 3) - 4 u
= (30 + 3) - 4 x 7
= 33 - 28
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) $5