Asher, Warren and Flynn went shopping. Asher and Warren spent a total of $266. Asher and Flynn spent $694 altogether. Flynn spent 3 times as much as Warren.
- How much did Warren spend?
- How much did Asher spend?
(a)
Amount that Asher spent = A
Amount that Warren spent = W
Amount that Flynn spent = F
A + F = 694
A + W = 266
W = 1 u
F = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
Amount that Flynn spent more than Warren
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 694 - 266
2 u = 428
1 u = 428 ÷ 2 = 214
Amount that Warren spent
= 1 u
= $214
(b)
Amount that Asher spent
= 266 - 214
= $52
Answer(s): (a) $214; (b) $52