Bryan and Harry had $120 at first. Bryan spent $68 while Harry spent $49 less than him. The amount Harry had left was
47 of the amount Bryan had left. How much did Bryan have at first?
| |
Bryan |
Harry |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 68 |
7 u + 19 |
120 |
| Change |
- 68 |
- 19 |
|
| After |
4 u |
7 u |
|
Amount that Harry had spent
= 68 - 49
= $19
Total amount that Bryan and Harry had at first
= 4 u + 68 + 7 u + 19
= 11 u + 87
11 u + 87 = 120
11 u = 120 - 87
11 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 11 = 3
Amount that Bryan had at first
= 7 u + 68
= 7 x 3 + 68
= 21 + 68
= $89
Answer(s): $89
