Zane, Neave and Paul shared a sum of money. Zane and Neave received 70% of the total amount of money. Neave and Paul received 50% of the total amount of money. Given that Neave received $24 less than Zane, how much was the sum of money that was shared by Neave and Paul?
| Zane |
Neave |
Paul |
Total |
| 7x1 |
3x1 |
10x1 |
| 1x5 |
1x5 |
2x5 |
| 5 u |
2 u |
3 u |
10 u |
70% =
70100 =
710 50% =
50100 =
12 The total amount of money that Zane, Neave and Paul shared is repeated. Make the total amount of money the same. LCM of 10 and 2 is 10.
Amount that Neave received less than Zane
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Amount that Neave and Paul shared
= 2 u + 3 u
= 5 u
= 5 x 8
= $40
Answer(s): $40
