Bryan, Zeph, Seth and Jenson went shopping with a total of $816. After shopping, they had a total of $124 left. Zeph spent $20. The amount Seth spent was
47 the amount spent by Bryan. The total amount spent by Bryan and Zeph was $316 less than the total amount spent by Seth and Jenson. How much did Bryan and Jenson spend altogether?
|
Bryan |
Zeph |
Seth |
Jenson |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$816 |
Change |
- 7 u |
- $20 |
- 4 u |
- ? |
- $692 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$124 |
Total amount that Bryan, Zeph, Seth and Jenson spent
= 816 - 124
= $692
Total amount that Bryan and Zeph spent
= 7 u + 20
Total amount that Seth and Jenson spent
= 7 u + 20 + 316
= 7 u + 336
Total amount that Bryan, Zeph, Seth and Jenson spent
= 7 u + 20 + 7 u + 336
= 14 u + 356
14 u + 356 = 692
14 u = 692 - 356
14 u = 336
1 u = 336 ÷ 14 = 24
Total amount that Zeph and Seth spent
= 4 u + 20
= 4 x 24 + 20
= 96 + 20
= $116
Total amount that Bryan and Jenson spent
= 692 - 116
= $576
Answer(s): $576