Charlie, Sam, Seth and Nick went shopping with a total of $738. After shopping, they had a total of $20 left. Sam spent $10. The amount Seth spent was
47 the amount spent by Charlie. The total amount spent by Charlie and Sam was $376 less than the total amount spent by Seth and Nick. How much did Charlie and Nick spend altogether?
|
Charlie |
Sam |
Seth |
Nick |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$738 |
Change |
- 7 u |
- $10 |
- 4 u |
- ? |
- $718 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$20 |
Total amount that Charlie, Sam, Seth and Nick spent
= 738 - 20
= $718
Total amount that Charlie and Sam spent
= 7 u + 10
Total amount that Seth and Nick spent
= 7 u + 10 + 376
= 7 u + 386
Total amount that Charlie, Sam, Seth and Nick spent
= 7 u + 10 + 7 u + 386
= 14 u + 396
14 u + 396 = 718
14 u = 718 - 396
14 u = 322
1 u = 322 ÷ 14 = 23
Total amount that Sam and Seth spent
= 4 u + 10
= 4 x 23 + 10
= 92 + 10
= $102
Total amount that Charlie and Nick spent
= 718 - 102
= $616
Answer(s): $616