Paul and Archie had $1283. Paul spent
49 of his money on a television. Archie spent
15 of his money on a dishwasher. The television cost $132 more than the dishwasher. How much money had Paul left?
| |
Paul |
Archie |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
+ 297 |
5x4 =
20 u |
1283 |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 132 |
- 1x4 =
- 4 u |
|
Comparing the television
and the dishwasher |
132 more |
|
|
After |
5 u |
+ 165 |
4x4 =
16 u |
|
132 ÷ 4 = 33
5 x 33 = 165
9 x 33 = 297
Total amount that Paul and Archie had at first
= 9 u + 297 + 20 u
= 29 u + 297
29 u + 297 = 1283
29 u = 1283 - 297
29 u = 986
1 u = 986 ÷ 29 = 34
Amount that Paul had left
= 5 u + 165
= 5 x 34 + 165
= 170 + 165
= $335
Answer(s): $335
