Three brothers spent a total of $61. Gabby spent $8 more than Min and Gem spent $6 more than Gabby.
- How much money did Min spend?
- How much money did Gem spend?
(a)
Amount that Min spent = 1 u
Amount that Gabby spent = 1 u + 8
Amount that Gem spent = 1 u + 8 + 6 = 1 u + 14
Total amount that they spent
= 1 u + 1 u + 8 + 1 u + 14
= 3 u + 22
3 u + 22 = 61
3 u = 61 - 22
3 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 3 = $13
Amount that Min spent
= 1 u
= 13
(b)
Amount that Gem spent
= 1 u + 14
= 13 + 14
= $27
Answer(s): (a) $13; (b) $27
