Simon and Tommy had $150 at first. Simon spent $27 while Tommy spent $25 less than him. The amount Tommy had left was
47 of the amount Simon had left. How much did Simon have at first?
| |
Simon |
Tommy |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 27 |
7 u + 2 |
150 |
| Change |
- 27 |
- 2 |
|
| After |
4 u |
7 u |
|
Amount that Tommy had spent
= 27 - 25
= $2
Total amount that Simon and Tommy had at first
= 4 u + 27 + 7 u + 2
= 11 u + 29
11 u + 29 = 150
11 u = 150 - 29
11 u = 121
1 u = 121 ÷ 11 = 11
Amount that Simon had at first
= 7 u + 27
= 7 x 11 + 27
= 77 + 27
= $104
Answer(s): $104
