Cody, Flynn, Eric and Ken went shopping with a total of $558. After shopping, they had a total of $75 left. Flynn spent $80. The amount Eric spent was
35 the amount spent by Cody. The total amount spent by Cody and Flynn was $203 less than the total amount spent by Eric and Ken. How much did Cody and Ken spend altogether?
|
Cody |
Flynn |
Eric |
Ken |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$558 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- $80 |
- 3 u |
- ? |
- $483 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$75 |
Total amount that Cody, Flynn, Eric and Ken spent
= 558 - 75
= $483
Total amount that Cody and Flynn spent
= 5 u + 80
Total amount that Eric and Ken spent
= 5 u + 80 + 203
= 5 u + 283
Total amount that Cody, Flynn, Eric and Ken spent
= 5 u + 80 + 5 u + 283
= 10 u + 363
10 u + 363 = 483
10 u = 483 - 363
10 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 10 = 12
Total amount that Flynn and Eric spent
= 3 u + 80
= 3 x 12 + 80
= 36 + 80
= $116
Total amount that Cody and Ken spent
= 483 - 116
= $367
Answer(s): $367