Asher and Warren had $187 at first. Asher spent $33 while Warren spent $23 less than him. The amount Warren had left was
45 of the amount Asher had left. How much did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher |
Warren |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 33 |
5 u + 10 |
187 |
| Change |
- 33 |
- 10 |
|
| After |
4 u |
5 u |
|
Amount that Warren had spent
= 33 - 23
= $10
Total amount that Asher and Warren had at first
= 4 u + 33 + 5 u + 10
= 9 u + 43
9 u + 43 = 187
9 u = 187 - 43
9 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 9 = 16
Amount that Asher had at first
= 5 u + 33
= 5 x 16 + 33
= 80 + 33
= $113
Answer(s): $113
