Cody, Zane and Fabian went shopping. Cody and Zane spent a total of $293. Cody and Fabian spent $661 altogether. Fabian spent 5 times as much as Zane.
- How much did Zane spend?
- How much did Cody spend?
(a)
Amount that Cody spent = C
Amount that Zane spent = Z
Amount that Fabian spent = F
C + F = 661
C + Z = 293
Z = 1 u
F = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Fabian spent more than Zane
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 661 - 293
4 u = 368
1 u = 368 ÷ 4 = 92
Amount that Zane spent
= 1 u
= $92
(b)
Amount that Cody spent
= 293 - 92
= $201
Answer(s): (a) $92; (b) $201