Question

Xavier, Yan and Zac wanted to buy a toy. Xavier agreed to pay 40% of the cost of the toy while Yan agreed to pay 30% of the remaining amount. The balance will be paid by Zac. A few days later, they bought the toy increased by 20%. As a result, Xavier paid $60 for his share.
a. How much di the toy cost before the price increased?
b. How much did Zac pay for the toy?

Thanks for your help

Answers

oobleck
Xavier's share is 40%
so the new full amount x can be found using
.40x = 60
x = 150
the old price was 150/1.2 = ___
Now you can find Zac's amount.
john
xavier.yani and zac have 60 marbles altogether.zac has 3 times as many marbles than yanixavier has 5 fewer marbles than yani .how many marbles yani have
ray ( asker of question )
thanks holly for the explanation, really appreciate it :-D
ray ( asker of question )
thanks oobleck

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