Bobby, Neave and Wesley went shopping. Bobby and Neave spent a total of $206. Bobby and Wesley spent $616 altogether. Wesley spent 3 times as much as Neave.
- How much did Neave spend?
- How much did Bobby spend?
(a)
Amount that Bobby spent = B
Amount that Neave spent = N
Amount that Wesley spent = W
B + W = 616
B + N = 206
N = 1 u
W = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
Amount that Wesley spent more than Neave
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 616 - 206
2 u = 410
1 u = 410 ÷ 2 = 205
Amount that Neave spent
= 1 u
= $205
(b)
Amount that Bobby spent
= 206 - 205
= $1
Answer(s): (a) $205; (b) $1