That's part of the money that is left, after Yusof spent 7/10 of his money. (He has 3/10units left + 3/10*576, since he initially had $576 more than Suhailah)
isn't "at first" $6698? or maybe i misunderstood the qn.
6 years ago
Mavis Low
Maybe the question is asking how much EACH of them had at first?
6 years ago
Vera Koh
hmm... i drew a model but i ended up solving by algebra.. so sorry.. i hope someone has a non-algebra solution for u.
6 years ago
Vincent Ong
You need to make sure the number of units are the same for Nick and Osman after they spent the money. For Nick, he has 2/5 left.....means 2 units left whereas Osman has 5/7, 5 units left. You can't compare it when they are not the same number of units. So the best way is to have 10units left for both. Nick 10/25 and Osman 10/14.
6 years ago
Vincent Ong
Nick = 25u * $159
6 years ago
Vincent Ong
Nick $3975 and Osman $2723
6 years ago
Mavis Low
Thanks so much!
6 years ago
Vincent Ong
Osman's can be calculated by 14u + $355 + (4* $35.50) where u = $159. Or $6698 - $3975