Carl, Rael and Nick went shopping. Carl and Rael spent a total of $261. Carl and Nick spent $641 altogether. Nick spent 6 times as much as Rael.
- How much did Rael spend?
- How much did Carl spend?
(a)
Amount that Carl spent = C
Amount that Rael spent = R
Amount that Nick spent = N
C + N = 641
C + R = 261
R = 1 u
N = 6 x 1 u = 6 u
Amount that Nick spent more than Rael
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 641 - 261
5 u = 380
1 u = 380 ÷ 5 = 76
Amount that Rael spent
= 1 u
= $76
(b)
Amount that Carl spent
= 261 - 76
= $185
Answer(s): (a) $76; (b) $185