Three schoolmates spent a total of $95. Nicole spent $8 more than Victoria and Winnie spent $10 more than Nicole.
- How much money did Victoria spend?
- How much money did Winnie spend?
(a)
Amount that Victoria spent = 1 u
Amount that Nicole spent = 1 u + 8
Amount that Winnie spent = 1 u + 8 + 10 = 1 u + 18
Total amount that they spent
= 1 u + 1 u + 8 + 1 u + 18
= 3 u + 26
3 u + 26 = 95
3 u = 95 - 26
3 u = 69
1 u = 69 ÷ 3 = $23
Amount that Victoria spent
= 1 u
= 23
(b)
Amount that Winnie spent
= 1 u + 18
= 23 + 18
= $41
Answer(s): (a) $23; (b) $41
