Jeremy, Harry and Oliver went shopping. Jeremy and Harry spent a total of $274. Jeremy and Oliver spent $616 altogether. Oliver spent 4 times as much as Harry.
- How much did Harry spend?
- How much did Jeremy spend?
(a)
Amount that Jeremy spent = J
Amount that Harry spent = H
Amount that Oliver spent = O
J + O = 616
J + H = 274
H = 1 u
O = 4 x 1 u = 4 u
Amount that Oliver spent more than Harry
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 616 - 274
3 u = 342
1 u = 342 ÷ 3 = 114
Amount that Harry spent
= 1 u
= $114
(b)
Amount that Jeremy spent
= 274 - 114
= $160
Answer(s): (a) $114; (b) $160