Hazel, Penelope, Tammy and Min went to buy a gift for their younger sister. They shared the cost equally among themselves. However, Min forgot to bring her money. So, the other 3 girls paid for the gift first. Tammy paid
79 of the amount Hazel and Penelope paid. Penelope paid $7 more than Hazel. The next day, Min returned $33 to Tammy and some money to Hazel and Penelope. How much did Min return to
- Hazel?
- Penelope?
|
Hazel |
Penelope |
Tammy |
Min |
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 + 7
|
|
|
|
Amounts that each girl paid for Min first |
- ? |
- ? |
- 33
|
+ 33 + ? |
|
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 Tammy paid
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 3 = 11
Total amount that Hazel and Penelope paid at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 11
= $99
1 p + 1 p + 7 = 99
2 p = 99 - 7
2 p = 92
1 p = 92 ÷ 2 = 46
Amount that Min needed to pay Hazel
= 1 p - 4 u
= 46 - 4 x 11
= 46 - 44
= $2
(b)
Amount that Min needed to pay Penelope
= (1 p + 7) - 4 u
= (46 + 7) - 4 x 11
= 53 - 44
= $9
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) $9