Nick, Xavier and Andy went shopping. Nick and Xavier spent a total of $260. Nick and Andy spent $656 altogether. Andy spent 5 times as much as Xavier.
- How much did Xavier spend?
- How much did Nick spend?
(a)
Amount that Nick spent = N
Amount that Xavier spent = X
Amount that Andy spent = A
N + A = 656
N + X = 260
X = 1 u
A = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Andy spent more than Xavier
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 656 - 260
4 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 4 = 99
Amount that Xavier spent
= 1 u
= $99
(b)
Amount that Nick spent
= 260 - 99
= $161
Answer(s): (a) $99; (b) $161