Question

Amy, Becky and Chloe went shopping.

Becky spent only 15% of what Chloe spent.
However, Amy spent 60% more than Chloe.
Together they spent £55.

How much did Amy spend?

Answer 1

Let's say Chloe spent X

Then Amy spent 60% more so Amy spent

X+60% of X =X + 0.6X =1.6X

Becky spent 15% of what Chloe spent so amount spent by Becky =15% of X = .15X

Now, in total, they spent 0.15X+ X + 1.6X =2.75X which is given as £55

So , X=55/2.75 = 20

Amount spent by Amy = 1.6X = 1.6 *20 =£32