Cody, Albert and Justin shared a sum of money. Cody and Albert received 90% of the total amount of money. Albert and Justin received 25% of the total amount of money. Given that Cody received $117 more than Justin, how much was the sum of money that was shared by Cody and Justin?
| Cody |
Albert |
Justin |
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 Cody, Albert and Justin shared is repeated. Make the total amount of money the same. LCM of 10 and 4 is 20.
Amount that Cody received more than Justin
= 15 u - 2 u
= 13 u
13 u = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 13 = 9
Amount that Cody and Justin shared
= 15 u + 2 u
= 17 u
= 17 x 9
= $153
Answer(s): $153
