Will and Jenson had $1077. Will spent
59 of his money on a computer. Jenson spent
14 of his money on a refrigerator. The computer cost $115 more than the refrigerator. How much money did Will have at first?
|
Will |
Jenson |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
+ 207 |
4x5 = 20 u |
1077 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 115 |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
|
Comparing the computer and the refrigerator |
115 more |
|
|
After |
4 u |
+ 92 |
3x5 = 15 u |
|
115 ÷ 5 = 23
4 x 23 = 92
9 x 23 = 207
Total amount that Will and Jenson had at first
= 9 u + 207 + 20 u
= 29 u + 207
29 u + 207 = 1077
29 u = 1077 - 207
29 u = 870
1 u = 870 ÷ 29 = 30
Amount that Will had at first
= 9 u + 207
= 9 x 30 + 207
= 270 + 207
= $477
Answer(s): $477