Tim, Jenson and Fabian went shopping. Tim and Jenson spent a total of $216. Tim and Fabian spent $678 altogether. Fabian spent 4 times as much as Jenson.
- How much did Jenson spend?
- How much did Tim spend?
(a)
Amount that Tim spent = T
Amount that Jenson spent = J
Amount that Fabian spent = F
T + F = 678
T + J = 216
J = 1 u
F = 4 x 1 u = 4 u
Amount that Fabian spent more than Jenson
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 678 - 216
3 u = 462
1 u = 462 ÷ 3 = 154
Amount that Jenson spent
= 1 u
= $154
(b)
Amount that Tim spent
= 216 - 154
= $62
Answer(s): (a) $154; (b) $62