Bryan, Cody and Elijah went shopping. Bryan and Cody spent a total of $212. Bryan and Elijah spent $620 altogether. Elijah spent 5 times as much as Cody.
- How much did Cody spend?
- How much did Bryan spend?
(a)
Amount that Bryan spent = B
Amount that Cody spent = C
Amount that Elijah spent = E
B + E = 620
B + C = 212
C = 1 u
E = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Elijah spent more than Cody
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 620 - 212
4 u = 408
1 u = 408 ÷ 4 = 102
Amount that Cody spent
= 1 u
= $102
(b)
Amount that Bryan spent
= 212 - 102
= $110
Answer(s): (a) $102; (b) $110