Fabian had five times as much money as Eric. After Fabian spent $127 and Eric spent $23, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Eric have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Fabian |
Eric |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 127 |
- 23 |
After |
5 u - 127 |
1 u - 23 |
The amounts that Fabian and Eric had left in the end is the same.
5 u - 127 = 1 u - 23
5 u - 1 u = 127 - 23
4 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 4 = 26
Amount that Eric had at first
= 1 u
= $26
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 26 - 23
= $3
Answer(s): (a) $26; (b) $3