Neave, Mark and Paul shared a sum of money. Neave and Mark received 90% of the total amount of money. Mark and Paul received 25% of the total amount of money. Given that Neave received $39 more than Paul, how much was the sum of money that was shared by Neave and Paul?
| Neave |
Mark |
Paul |
Total |
| 9x2 |
1x2 |
10x2 |
| 3x5 |
1x5 |
4x5 |
| 15 u |
3 u |
2 u |
20 u |
90% =
90100 =
910 25% =
25100 =
14 The total amount of money that Neave, Mark and Paul shared is repeated. Make the total amount of money the same. LCM of 10 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Neave received more than Paul
= 15 u - 2 u
= 13 u
13 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 13 = 3
Amount that Neave and Paul shared
= 15 u + 2 u
= 17 u
= 17 x 3
= $51
Answer(s): $51
