Question

Paul, Kevin, Justin, and David will share the cost of buying a fishing boat.

•Paul will pay 20% of the cost
•Kevin will pay 25%
•Justin will pay 30%
•David will pay the remainder of the cost

The cost of the boat is $2550. Fill in the table to show how much Paul, Kevin, Justin, and David will each pay towards the boat.

Answer 1

Paul = 2550*.2 = 510

Kevin = 2550*.25 = 637.5

Justin = 2550*.3 = 765

David = 2550-510-637.5-765 = 637.5