Xavier, Nick, Warren and Harry went shopping with a total of $702. After shopping, they had a total of $125 left. Nick spent $60. The amount Warren spent was
35 the amount spent by Xavier. The total amount spent by Xavier and Nick was $327 less than the total amount spent by Warren and Harry. How much did Xavier and Harry spend altogether?
|
Xavier |
Nick |
Warren |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$702 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- $60 |
- 3 u |
- ? |
- $577 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$125 |
Total amount that Xavier, Nick, Warren and Harry spent
= 702 - 125
= $577
Total amount that Xavier and Nick spent
= 5 u + 60
Total amount that Warren and Harry spent
= 5 u + 60 + 327
= 5 u + 387
Total amount that Xavier, Nick, Warren and Harry spent
= 5 u + 60 + 5 u + 387
= 10 u + 447
10 u + 447 = 577
10 u = 577 - 447
10 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 10 = 13
Total amount that Nick and Warren spent
= 3 u + 60
= 3 x 13 + 60
= 39 + 60
= $99
Total amount that Xavier and Harry spent
= 577 - 99
= $478
Answer(s): $478