Zane and Lee had $194 at first. Zane spent $51 while Lee spent $20 less than him. The amount Lee had left was
35 of the amount Zane had left. How much did Zane have at first?
| |
Zane |
Lee |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 51 |
5 u + 31 |
194 |
| Change |
- 51 |
- 31 |
|
| After |
3 u |
5 u |
|
Amount that Lee had spent
= 51 - 20
= $31
Total amount that Zane and Lee had at first
= 3 u + 51 + 5 u + 31
= 8 u + 82
8 u + 82 = 194
8 u = 194 - 82
8 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 8 = 14
Amount that Zane had at first
= 5 u + 51
= 5 x 14 + 51
= 70 + 51
= $121
Answer(s): $121
