Fred and Lee had $186 at first. Fred spent $23 while Lee spent $13 less than him. The amount Lee had left was
45 of the amount Fred had left. How much did Fred have at first?
| |
Fred |
Lee |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 23 |
5 u + 10 |
186 |
| Change |
- 23 |
- 10 |
|
| After |
4 u |
5 u |
|
Amount that Lee had spent
= 23 - 13
= $10
Total amount that Fred and Lee had at first
= 4 u + 23 + 5 u + 10
= 9 u + 33
9 u + 33 = 186
9 u = 186 - 33
9 u = 153
1 u = 153 ÷ 9 = 17
Amount that Fred had at first
= 5 u + 23
= 5 x 17 + 23
= 85 + 23
= $108
Answer(s): $108
