Paul, Fabian and Zeph went shopping. Paul and Fabian spent a total of $242. Paul and Zeph spent $618 altogether. Zeph spent 5 times as much as Fabian.
- How much did Fabian spend?
- How much did Paul spend?
(a)
Amount that Paul spent = P
Amount that Fabian spent = F
Amount that Zeph spent = Z
P + Z = 618
P + F = 242
F = 1 u
Z = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Zeph spent more than Fabian
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 618 - 242
4 u = 376
1 u = 376 ÷ 4 = 94
Amount that Fabian spent
= 1 u
= $94
(b)
Amount that Paul spent
= 242 - 94
= $148
Answer(s): (a) $94; (b) $148