Question

W and B share the cost of purchasing a TV. B pays 4/10 of the bill and W pays $32 more than B. How much did each pay? ​

Answer 1

W paid $96

B paid $64

Explanation:

Let the total amount paid be $x

From the question, we are told that B pays 4/10

That means what W paid will be;

1-4/10 = 6/10

Thus, we have that;

6/10 * x - 4/10 * x = 32

6x/10 -4x/10 = 32

2x/10 = 32

2x = (32 * 10)

2x = 320

x = 320/2

x = $160

6/10 = 6/10 * 160 = $96

4/10 = 4/10 * 160 = $64