Albert and Zeph had $152 at first. Albert spent $46 while Zeph spent $18 less than him. The amount Zeph had left was
211 of the amount Albert had left. How much did Albert have at first?
| |
Albert |
Zeph |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 46 |
11 u + 28 |
152 |
| Change |
- 46 |
- 28 |
|
| After |
2 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Zeph had spent
= 46 - 18
= $28
Total amount that Albert and Zeph had at first
= 2 u + 46 + 11 u + 28
= 13 u + 74
13 u + 74 = 152
13 u = 152 - 74
13 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 13 = 6
Amount that Albert had at first
= 11 u + 46
= 11 x 6 + 46
= 66 + 46
= $112
Answer(s): $112
