Rewerite the following sentences without changing its meaning

1.'' How many survivors are there?'',asked the journalist.
- The journalist wanted to know.....................................................................
2.''Can I borrow your typewriter , Janet ''? asked Peter
- Peter asked if ...........................................................................................
3.He couldn't afford to buy the car.
-The car......................................................................................................
4.''Why don't you put your luggage under the seat? ''he asked
- He suggested............................................................................................
5.Although he had good salary,he was unhappy in his job.
- In spite of .................................................................................................