Caden and Ryan had $115 at first. Caden spent $26 while Ryan spent $21 less than him. The amount Ryan had left was
34 of the amount Caden had left. How much did Caden have at first?
| |
Caden |
Ryan |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 26 |
4 u + 5 |
115 |
| Change |
- 26 |
- 5 |
|
| After |
3 u |
4 u |
|
Amount that Ryan had spent
= 26 - 21
= $5
Total amount that Caden and Ryan had at first
= 3 u + 26 + 4 u + 5
= 7 u + 31
7 u + 31 = 115
7 u = 115 - 31
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Amount that Caden had at first
= 4 u + 26
= 4 x 12 + 26
= 48 + 26
= $74
Answer(s): $74
