Liam, Vincent and Ivan went shopping. Liam and Vincent spent a total of $253. Liam and Ivan spent $625 altogether. Ivan spent 5 times as much as Vincent.
- How much did Vincent spend?
- How much did Liam spend?
(a)
Amount that Liam spent = L
Amount that Vincent spent = V
Amount that Ivan spent = I
L + I = 625
L + V = 253
V = 1 u
I = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Ivan spent more than Vincent
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 625 - 253
4 u = 372
1 u = 372 ÷ 4 = 93
Amount that Vincent spent
= 1 u
= $93
(b)
Amount that Liam spent
= 253 - 93
= $160
Answer(s): (a) $93; (b) $160