Valen, John and Tom went shopping. Valen and John spent a total of $248. Valen and Tom spent $696 altogether. Tom spent 5 times as much as John.
- How much did John spend?
- How much did Valen spend?
(a)
Amount that Valen spent = V
Amount that John spent = J
Amount that Tom spent = T
V + T = 696
V + J = 248
J = 1 u
T = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Tom spent more than John
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 696 - 248
4 u = 448
1 u = 448 ÷ 4 = 112
Amount that John spent
= 1 u
= $112
(b)
Amount that Valen spent
= 248 - 112
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $112; (b) $136