Glen and Owen had $162 at first. Glen spent $50 while Owen spent $42 less than him. The amount Owen had left was
211 of the amount Glen had left. How much did Glen have at first?
| |
Glen |
Owen |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 50 |
11 u + 8 |
162 |
| Change |
- 50 |
- 8 |
|
| After |
2 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Owen had spent
= 50 - 42
= $8
Total amount that Glen and Owen had at first
= 2 u + 50 + 11 u + 8
= 13 u + 58
13 u + 58 = 162
13 u = 162 - 58
13 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 13 = 8
Amount that Glen had at first
= 11 u + 50
= 11 x 8 + 50
= 88 + 50
= $138
Answer(s): $138
