Nick, Fabian and Will went shopping. Nick and Fabian spent a total of $296. Nick and Will spent $602 altogether. Will spent 4 times as much as Fabian.
- How much did Fabian spend?
- How much did Nick spend?
(a)
Amount that Nick spent = N
Amount that Fabian spent = F
Amount that Will spent = W
N + W = 602
N + F = 296
F = 1 u
W = 4 x 1 u = 4 u
Amount that Will spent more than Fabian
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 602 - 296
3 u = 306
1 u = 306 ÷ 3 = 102
Amount that Fabian spent
= 1 u
= $102
(b)
Amount that Nick spent
= 296 - 102
= $194
Answer(s): (a) $102; (b) $194