Japheth and Cole had $127 at first. Japheth spent $77 while Cole spent $45 less than him. The amount Cole had left was
27 of the amount Japheth had left. How much did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Cole |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 77 |
7 u + 32 |
127 |
| Change |
- 77 |
- 32 |
|
| After |
2 u |
7 u |
|
Amount that Cole had spent
= 77 - 45
= $32
Total amount that Japheth and Cole had at first
= 2 u + 77 + 7 u + 32
= 9 u + 109
9 u + 109 = 127
9 u = 127 - 109
9 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 9 = 2
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 7 u + 77
= 7 x 2 + 77
= 14 + 77
= $91
Answer(s): $91
