Albert and Bryan had $847. Albert spent
25 of his money on a computer. Bryan spent
14 of his money on a dishwasher. The computer cost $188 more than the dishwasher. How much money did Albert have at first?
| |
Albert |
Bryan |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
+ 470 |
4x2 =
8 u |
847 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 188 |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
|
Comparing the computer
and the dishwasher |
188 more |
|
|
After |
3 u |
+ 282 |
3x2 =
6 u |
|
188 ÷ 2 = 94
3 x 94 = 282
5 x 94 = 470
Total amount that Albert and Bryan had at first
= 5 u + 470 + 8 u
= 13 u + 470
13 u + 470 = 847
13 u = 847 - 470
13 u = 377
1 u = 377 ÷ 13 = 29
Amount that Albert had at first
= 5 u + 470
= 5 x 29 + 470
= 145 + 470
= $615
Answer(s): $615
