Owen, Valen, Liam and Jack went shopping with a total of $748. After shopping, they had a total of $115 left. Valen spent $100. The amount Liam spent was
37 the amount spent by Owen. The total amount spent by Owen and Valen was $153 less than the total amount spent by Liam and Jack. How much did Owen and Jack spend altogether?
|
Owen |
Valen |
Liam |
Jack |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$748 |
Change |
- 7 u |
- $100 |
- 3 u |
- ? |
- $633 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$115 |
Total amount that Owen, Valen, Liam and Jack spent
= 748 - 115
= $633
Total amount that Owen and Valen spent
= 7 u + 100
Total amount that Liam and Jack spent
= 7 u + 100 + 153
= 7 u + 253
Total amount that Owen, Valen, Liam and Jack spent
= 7 u + 100 + 7 u + 253
= 14 u + 353
14 u + 353 = 633
14 u = 633 - 353
14 u = 280
1 u = 280 ÷ 14 = 20
Total amount that Valen and Liam spent
= 3 u + 100
= 3 x 20 + 100
= 60 + 100
= $160
Total amount that Owen and Jack spent
= 633 - 160
= $473
Answer(s): $473