Fabian, Rael and Cody shared a sum of money. Fabian and Rael received 75% of the total amount of money. Rael and Cody received 40% of the total amount of money. Given that Fabian received $28 more than Cody, how much was the sum of money that was shared by Fabian and Cody?
| Fabian |
Rael |
Cody |
Total |
| 3x5 |
1x5 |
4x5 |
| 3x4 |
2x4 |
5x4 |
| 12 u |
3 u |
5 u |
20 u |
75% =
75100 =
34 40% =
40100 =
25 The total amount of money that Fabian, Rael and Cody shared is repeated. Make the total amount of money the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Fabian received more than Cody
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
7 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Amount that Fabian and Cody shared
= 12 u + 5 u
= 17 u
= 17 x 4
= $68
Answer(s): $68
