Oscar, Sean, Zeph and Justin went shopping with a total of $731. After shopping, they had a total of $108 left. Sean spent $90. The amount Zeph spent was
27 the amount spent by Oscar. The total amount spent by Oscar and Sean was $303 less than the total amount spent by Zeph and Justin. How much did Oscar and Justin spend altogether?
|
Oscar |
Sean |
Zeph |
Justin |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$731 |
Change |
- 7 u |
- $90 |
- 2 u |
- ? |
- $623 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$108 |
Total amount that Oscar, Sean, Zeph and Justin spent
= 731 - 108
= $623
Total amount that Oscar and Sean spent
= 7 u + 90
Total amount that Zeph and Justin spent
= 7 u + 90 + 303
= 7 u + 393
Total amount that Oscar, Sean, Zeph and Justin spent
= 7 u + 90 + 7 u + 393
= 14 u + 483
14 u + 483 = 623
14 u = 623 - 483
14 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 14 = 10
Total amount that Sean and Zeph spent
= 2 u + 90
= 2 x 10 + 90
= 20 + 90
= $110
Total amount that Oscar and Justin spent
= 623 - 110
= $513
Answer(s): $513