Fred had 3 times as much money as Ian. After Fred had spent one-third of his money, he had $41 more than Ian. How much money did Fred have at first?
|
Fred |
Ian |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 1 u |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
Amount that Fred had after he spent one-third of his money
= 3 u ÷ 3
= 1 u
Amount that Fred had more than Ian in the end
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 41
Amount that Fred had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 41
= $123
Answer(s): $123