Jeremy and Bryan had $186 at first. Jeremy spent $54 while Bryan spent $22 less than him. The amount Bryan had left was
37 of the amount Jeremy had left. How much did Jeremy have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Bryan |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 54 |
7 u + 32 |
186 |
| Change |
- 54 |
- 32 |
|
| After |
3 u |
7 u |
|
Amount that Bryan had spent
= 54 - 22
= $32
Total amount that Jeremy and Bryan had at first
= 3 u + 54 + 7 u + 32
= 10 u + 86
10 u + 86 = 186
10 u = 186 - 86
10 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 10 = 10
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 7 u + 54
= 7 x 10 + 54
= 70 + 54
= $124
Answer(s): $124
