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.

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

oobleck · Accepted Answer

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 · Answer

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 ) · Answer

thanks holly for the explanation, really appreciate it :-D

ray ( asker of question ) · Answer

thanks oobleck