Lynn, Victoria and Esther went shopping together. They brought a total of $1694 with them. Lynn spent 40% of her money. Victoria spent $289 and Esther spent thrice as much money as Lynn. In the end, they had $677 left. How much money did Victoria and Esther have altogether in the end?
| |
Lynn |
Victoria |
Esther |
Total |
| Before |
5 u |
|
|
1694 |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 289 |
- 6 u |
- 1017 |
| After |
3 u |
? |
677 |
40% =
40100 =
25 Lynn spent: Lynn's total = 2 : 5
Amount that Esther spent
= 3 x 2 u
= 6 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 2 u + 6 u + 289
= 8 u + 289
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1694 - 677
= $1017
8 u + 289 = 1017
8 u = 1017 - 289
8 u = 728
1 u = 728 ÷ 8 = 91
Amount that Victoria and Esther had in the end
= 677 - 3 u
= 677 - 3 x 91
= 677 - 273
= $404
Answer(s): $404
