Vaidev, Carl and Jenson went shopping. Vaidev and Carl spent a total of $282. Vaidev and Jenson spent $610 altogether. Jenson spent 5 times as much as Carl.
- How much did Carl spend?
- How much did Vaidev spend?
(a)
Amount that Vaidev spent = V
Amount that Carl spent = C
Amount that Jenson spent = J
V + J = 610
V + C = 282
C = 1 u
J = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Jenson spent more than Carl
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 610 - 282
4 u = 328
1 u = 328 ÷ 4 = 82
Amount that Carl spent
= 1 u
= $82
(b)
Amount that Vaidev spent
= 282 - 82
= $200
Answer(s): (a) $82; (b) $200