At the movies, Lucinda bought food for herself and her friend Rae, including: 1 box of popcorn to share at $5 a box, 1 box of Junior Mints for each of them at $2 a box, and 1 soft drink for each at $3 apiece. Rae bought a ticket for each at $7 apiece. Who spent the most money and by how much? Solution First, simplify the problem: L = $5 + $4 + $6 = $15; R = $14. Lucinda spent the most by $1.Don.