Howard and Jenson had $179 at first. Howard spent $70 while Jenson spent $17 less than him. The amount Jenson had left was
311 of the amount Howard had left. How much did Howard have at first?
| |
Howard |
Jenson |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 70 |
11 u + 53 |
179 |
| Change |
- 70 |
- 53 |
|
| After |
3 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Jenson had spent
= 70 - 17
= $53
Total amount that Howard and Jenson had at first
= 3 u + 70 + 11 u + 53
= 14 u + 123
14 u + 123 = 179
14 u = 179 - 123
14 u = 56
1 u = 56 ÷ 14 = 4
Amount that Howard had at first
= 11 u + 70
= 11 x 4 + 70
= 44 + 70
= $114
Answer(s): $114
