Elijah and Simon had $126 at first. Elijah spent $42 while Simon spent $28 less than him. The amount Simon had left was
34 of the amount Elijah had left. How much did Elijah have at first?
| |
Elijah |
Simon |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 42 |
4 u + 14 |
126 |
| Change |
- 42 |
- 14 |
|
| After |
3 u |
4 u |
|
Amount that Simon had spent
= 42 - 28
= $14
Total amount that Elijah and Simon had at first
= 3 u + 42 + 4 u + 14
= 7 u + 56
7 u + 56 = 126
7 u = 126 - 56
7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 4 u + 42
= 4 x 10 + 42
= 40 + 42
= $82
Answer(s): $82
