Esther, Fiona and Yen went shopping together. They brought a total of $1584 with them. Esther spent 25% of her money. Fiona spent $223 and Yen spent four times as much money as Esther. In the end, they had $686 left. How much money did Fiona and Yen have altogether in the end?
| |
Esther |
Fiona |
Yen |
Total |
| Before |
4 u |
|
|
1584 |
| Change |
- 1 u |
- 223 |
- 4 u |
- 898 |
| After |
3 u |
? |
686 |
25% =
25100 =
14 Esther spent: Esther's total = 1 : 4
Amount that Yen spent
= 4 x 1 u
= 4 u
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1 u + 4 u + 223
= 5 u + 223
Amount that the three girls spent
= 1584 - 686
= $898
5 u + 223 = 898
5 u = 898 - 223
5 u = 675
1 u = 675 ÷ 5 = 135
Amount that Fiona and Yen had in the end
= 686 - 3 u
= 686 - 3 x 135
= 686 - 405
= $281
Answer(s): $281
