Howard, Vaidev and Tommy went shopping. Howard and Vaidev spent a total of $244. Howard and Tommy spent $650 altogether. Tommy spent 3 times as much as Vaidev.
- How much did Vaidev spend?
- How much did Howard spend?
(a)
Amount that Howard spent = H
Amount that Vaidev spent = V
Amount that Tommy spent = T
H + T = 650
H + V = 244
V = 1 u
T = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
Amount that Tommy spent more than Vaidev
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 650 - 244
2 u = 406
1 u = 406 ÷ 2 = 203
Amount that Vaidev spent
= 1 u
= $203
(b)
Amount that Howard spent
= 244 - 203
= $41
Answer(s): (a) $203; (b) $41