Paul and Japheth had $149 at first. Paul spent $66 while Japheth spent $11 less than him. The amount Japheth had left was
34 of the amount Paul had left. How much did Paul have at first?
| |
Paul |
Japheth |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 66 |
4 u + 55 |
149 |
| Change |
- 66 |
- 55 |
|
| After |
3 u |
4 u |
|
Amount that Japheth had spent
= 66 - 11
= $55
Total amount that Paul and Japheth had at first
= 3 u + 66 + 4 u + 55
= 7 u + 121
7 u + 121 = 149
7 u = 149 - 121
7 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 7 = 4
Amount that Paul had at first
= 4 u + 66
= 4 x 4 + 66
= 16 + 66
= $82
Answer(s): $82
