Valen and Henry had $152 at first. Valen spent $50 while Henry spent $39 less than him. The amount Henry had left was
211 of the amount Valen had left. How much did Valen have at first?
| |
Valen |
Henry |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 50 |
11 u + 11 |
152 |
| Change |
- 50 |
- 11 |
|
| After |
2 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Henry had spent
= 50 - 39
= $11
Total amount that Valen and Henry had at first
= 2 u + 50 + 11 u + 11
= 13 u + 61
13 u + 61 = 152
13 u = 152 - 61
13 u = 91
1 u = 91 ÷ 13 = 7
Amount that Valen had at first
= 11 u + 50
= 11 x 7 + 50
= 77 + 50
= $127
Answer(s): $127
