Fanny, Jean and Gem went shopping together. They brought a total of $1481 with them. Fanny spent 25% of her money. Jean spent $244 and Gem spent four times as much money as Fanny. In the end, they had $757 left. How much money did Jean and Gem have altogether in the end?
| |
Fanny |
Jean |
Gem |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
|
|
1481 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 244 |
- 4 u |
- 724 |
| After |
3 u |
? |
757 |
25% =
25100 =
14 Fanny spent: Fanny's total = 1 : 4
Amount that Gem spent
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 4 u + 244
= 5 u + 244
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1481 - 757
= $724
5 u + 244 = 724
5 u = 724 - 244
5 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 5 = 96
Amount that Jean and Gem had in the end
= 757 - 3 u
= 757 - 3 x 96
= 757 - 288
= $469
Answer(s): $469
