Gabriel, Fabian and Asher went shopping. Gabriel and Fabian spent a total of $263. Gabriel and Asher spent $673 altogether. Asher spent 3 times as much as Fabian.
- How much did Fabian spend?
- How much did Gabriel spend?
(a)
Amount that Gabriel spent = G
Amount that Fabian spent = F
Amount that Asher spent = A
G + A = 673
G + F = 263
F = 1 u
A = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
Amount that Asher spent more than Fabian
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 673 - 263
2 u = 410
1 u = 410 ÷ 2 = 205
Amount that Fabian spent
= 1 u
= $205
(b)
Amount that Gabriel spent
= 263 - 205
= $58
Answer(s): (a) $205; (b) $58