Rael and Vincent had $142 at first. Rael spent $35 while Vincent spent $13 less than him. The amount Vincent had left was
23 of the amount Rael had left. How much did Rael have at first?
| |
Rael |
Vincent |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 35 |
3 u + 22 |
142 |
| Change |
- 35 |
- 22 |
|
| After |
2 u |
3 u |
|
Amount that Vincent had spent
= 35 - 13
= $22
Total amount that Rael and Vincent had at first
= 2 u + 35 + 3 u + 22
= 5 u + 57
5 u + 57 = 142
5 u = 142 - 57
5 u = 85
1 u = 85 ÷ 5 = 17
Amount that Rael had at first
= 3 u + 35
= 3 x 17 + 35
= 51 + 35
= $86
Answer(s): $86
