Vaidev and Fabian had $167 at first. Vaidev spent $41 while Fabian spent $25 less than him. The amount Fabian had left was
38 of the amount Vaidev had left. How much did Vaidev have at first?
| |
Vaidev |
Fabian |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 41 |
8 u + 16 |
167 |
| Change |
- 41 |
- 16 |
|
| After |
3 u |
8 u |
|
Amount that Fabian had spent
= 41 - 25
= $16
Total amount that Vaidev and Fabian had at first
= 3 u + 41 + 8 u + 16
= 11 u + 57
11 u + 57 = 167
11 u = 167 - 57
11 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 11 = 10
Amount that Vaidev had at first
= 8 u + 41
= 8 x 10 + 41
= 80 + 41
= $121
Answer(s): $121
