Daniel, John and Gabriel went shopping. Daniel and John spent a total of $201. Daniel and Gabriel spent $611 altogether. Gabriel spent 6 times as much as John.
- How much did John spend?
- How much did Daniel spend?
(a)
Amount that Daniel spent = D
Amount that John spent = J
Amount that Gabriel spent = G
D + G = 611
D + J = 201
J = 1 u
G = 6 x 1 u = 6 u
Amount that Gabriel spent more than John
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 611 - 201
5 u = 410
1 u = 410 ÷ 5 = 82
Amount that John spent
= 1 u
= $82
(b)
Amount that Daniel spent
= 201 - 82
= $119
Answer(s): (a) $82; (b) $119