Brandon, Pierre, Julian and Andy went shopping with a total of $602. After shopping, they had a total of $87 left. Pierre spent $80. The amount Julian spent was
45 the amount spent by Brandon. The total amount spent by Brandon and Pierre was $85 less than the total amount spent by Julian and Andy. How much did Brandon and Andy spend altogether?
|
Brandon |
Pierre |
Julian |
Andy |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$602 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- $80 |
- 4 u |
- ? |
- $515 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$87 |
Total amount that Brandon, Pierre, Julian and Andy spent
= 602 - 87
= $515
Total amount that Brandon and Pierre spent
= 5 u + 80
Total amount that Julian and Andy spent
= 5 u + 80 + 85
= 5 u + 165
Total amount that Brandon, Pierre, Julian and Andy spent
= 5 u + 80 + 5 u + 165
= 10 u + 245
10 u + 245 = 515
10 u = 515 - 245
10 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 10 = 27
Total amount that Pierre and Julian spent
= 4 u + 80
= 4 x 27 + 80
= 108 + 80
= $188
Total amount that Brandon and Andy spent
= 515 - 188
= $327
Answer(s): $327