Roshel, Pamela, Hazel and Olivia went to buy a present for their grandmother. They shared the cost equally among themselves. However, Olivia forgot to bring her money. So, the other 3 girls paid for the present first. Hazel paid
79 of the amount Roshel and Pamela paid. Pamela paid $2 more than Roshel. The next day, Olivia returned $24 to Hazel and some money to Roshel and Pamela. How much did Olivia return to
- Roshel?
- Pamela?
|
Roshel |
Pamela |
Hazel |
Olivia |
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 + 2
|
|
|
|
Amounts that each girl paid for Olivia first |
- ? |
- ? |
- 24
|
+ 24 + ? |
|
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 Hazel paid
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Total amount that Roshel and Pamela paid at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 8
= $72
1 p + 1 p + 2 = 72
2 p = 72 - 2
2 p = 70
1 p = 70 ÷ 2 = 35
Amount that Olivia needed to pay Roshel
= 1 p - 4 u
= 35 - 4 x 8
= 35 - 32
= $3
(b)
Amount that Olivia needed to pay Pamela
= (1 p + 2) - 4 u
= (35 + 2) - 4 x 8
= 37 - 32
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) $5