Wesley, Fred and Lee went shopping. Wesley and Fred spent a total of $239. Wesley and Lee spent $602 altogether. Lee spent 4 times as much as Fred.
- How much did Fred spend?
- How much did Wesley spend?
(a)
Amount that Wesley spent = W
Amount that Fred spent = F
Amount that Lee spent = L
W + L = 602
W + F = 239
F = 1 u
L = 4 x 1 u = 4 u
Amount that Lee spent more than Fred
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 602 - 239
3 u = 363
1 u = 363 ÷ 3 = 121
Amount that Fred spent
= 1 u
= $121
(b)
Amount that Wesley spent
= 239 - 121
= $118
Answer(s): (a) $121; (b) $118