Rael, Asher, Charlie and Seth went shopping with a total of $720. After shopping, they had a total of $32 left. Asher spent $100. The amount Charlie spent was
57 the amount spent by Rael. The total amount spent by Rael and Asher was $222 less than the total amount spent by Charlie and Seth. How much did Rael and Seth spend altogether?
|
Rael |
Asher |
Charlie |
Seth |
Total |
Before |
|
|
|
|
$720 |
Change |
- 7 u |
- $100 |
- 5 u |
- ? |
- $688 |
After |
|
|
|
|
$32 |
Total amount that Rael, Asher, Charlie and Seth spent
= 720 - 32
= $688
Total amount that Rael and Asher spent
= 7 u + 100
Total amount that Charlie and Seth spent
= 7 u + 100 + 222
= 7 u + 322
Total amount that Rael, Asher, Charlie and Seth spent
= 7 u + 100 + 7 u + 322
= 14 u + 422
14 u + 422 = 688
14 u = 688 - 422
14 u = 266
1 u = 266 ÷ 14 = 19
Total amount that Asher and Charlie spent
= 5 u + 100
= 5 x 19 + 100
= 95 + 100
= $195
Total amount that Rael and Seth spent
= 688 - 195
= $493
Answer(s): $493