Ken and Asher had $159 at first. Ken spent $51 while Asher spent $23 less than him. The amount Asher had left was
23 of the amount Ken had left. How much did Ken have at first?
| |
Ken |
Asher |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 51 |
3 u + 28 |
159 |
| Change |
- 51 |
- 28 |
|
| After |
2 u |
3 u |
|
Amount that Asher had spent
= 51 - 23
= $28
Total amount that Ken and Asher had at first
= 2 u + 51 + 3 u + 28
= 5 u + 79
5 u + 79 = 159
5 u = 159 - 79
5 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 5 = 16
Amount that Ken had at first
= 3 u + 51
= 3 x 16 + 51
= 48 + 51
= $99
Answer(s): $99
