While shopping, Jill spent six times as much as Nan. If they spent a total of $112, how much did each person spend?
14 years ago
1 year ago
Let's assume that Nan spent x dollars while shopping.
According to the information given, Jill spent six times as much as Nan, which means Jill spent 6x dollars.
We also know that the total amount they spent together was $112.
So, we can set up an equation: Nan's spending + Jill's spending = Total spending.
x + 6x = 112
Combining like terms, we get: 7x = 112.
To solve for x, we divide both sides of the equation by 7:
x = 112 / 7
x = 16.
Thus, Nan spent $16, and since Jill spent six times as much, Jill spent 6 * 16 = $96.
1 year ago
To find out how much each person spent, let's assume that Nan spent x dollars. Since Jill spent six times as much as Nan, Jill spent 6x dollars.
Now, we know that they spent a total of $112. This means that Nan's spending (x dollars) and Jill's spending (6x dollars) must add up to $112.
So, we can write an equation to solve for x:
x + 6x = $112
Combining the like terms:
7x = $112
To solve for x, we divide both sides of the equation by 7:
x = $112 / 7
x = $16
Therefore, Nan spent $16, and since Jill spent six times as much, Jill spent 6 * $16 = $96.
So, Nan spent $16, and Jill spent $96.