Carl, Will and Daniel went shopping. Carl and Will spent a total of $244. Carl and Daniel spent $672 altogether. Daniel spent 5 times as much as Will.
- How much did Will spend?
- How much did Carl spend?
(a)
Amount that Carl spent = C
Amount that Will spent = W
Amount that Daniel spent = D
C + D = 672
C + W = 244
W = 1 u
D = 5 x 1 u = 5 u
Amount that Daniel spent more than Will
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 672 - 244
4 u = 428
1 u = 428 ÷ 4 = 107
Amount that Will spent
= 1 u
= $107
(b)
Amount that Carl spent
= 244 - 107
= $137
Answer(s): (a) $107; (b) $137