Julian and George had $842. Julian spent
35 of his money on a television. George spent
14 of his money on a refrigerator. The television cost $189 more than the refrigerator. How much money had Julian left?
| |
Julian |
George |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
+ 315 |
4x3 =
12 u |
842 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 189 |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
Comparing the television
and the refrigerator |
189 more |
|
|
After |
2 u |
+ 126 |
3x3 =
9 u |
|
189 ÷ 3 = 63
2 x 63 = 126
5 x 63 = 315
Total amount that Julian and George had at first
= 5 u + 315 + 12 u
= 17 u + 315
17 u + 315 = 842
17 u = 842 - 315
17 u = 527
1 u = 527 ÷ 17 = 31
Amount that Julian had left
= 2 u + 126
= 2 x 31 + 126
= 62 + 126
= $188
Answer(s): $188
