Tommy, Fabian, Zane and Mark went shopping with a total of $541. After shopping, they had a total of $71 left. Fabian spent $60. The amount Zane spent was
34 the amount spent by Tommy. The total amount spent by Tommy and Fabian was $262 less than the total amount spent by Zane and Mark. How much did Tommy and Mark spend altogether?
|
Tommy |
Fabian |
Zane |
Mark |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$541 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- $60 |
- 3 u |
- ? |
- $470 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$71 |
Total amount that Tommy, Fabian, Zane and Mark spent
= 541 - 71
= $470
Total amount that Tommy and Fabian spent
= 4 u + 60
Total amount that Zane and Mark spent
= 4 u + 60 + 262
= 4 u + 322
Total amount that Tommy, Fabian, Zane and Mark spent
= 4 u + 60 + 4 u + 322
= 8 u + 382
8 u + 382 = 470
8 u = 470 - 382
8 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 8 = 11
Total amount that Fabian and Zane spent
= 3 u + 60
= 3 x 11 + 60
= 33 + 60
= $93
Total amount that Tommy and Mark spent
= 470 - 93
= $377
Answer(s): $377