Liam and Luke had $199 at first. Liam spent $49 while Luke spent $43 less than him. The amount Luke had left was
27 of the amount Liam had left. How much did Liam have at first?
| |
Liam |
Luke |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 49 |
7 u + 6 |
199 |
| Change |
- 49 |
- 6 |
|
| After |
2 u |
7 u |
|
Amount that Luke had spent
= 49 - 43
= $6
Total amount that Liam and Luke had at first
= 2 u + 49 + 7 u + 6
= 9 u + 55
9 u + 55 = 199
9 u = 199 - 55
9 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 9 = 16
Amount that Liam had at first
= 7 u + 49
= 7 x 16 + 49
= 112 + 49
= $161
Answer(s): $161
