Howard and Flynn had $188 at first. Howard spent $62 while Flynn spent $14 less than him. The amount Flynn had left was
49 of the amount Howard had left. How much did Howard have at first?
| |
Howard |
Flynn |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 62 |
9 u + 48 |
188 |
| Change |
- 62 |
- 48 |
|
| After |
4 u |
9 u |
|
Amount that Flynn had spent
= 62 - 14
= $48
Total amount that Howard and Flynn had at first
= 4 u + 62 + 9 u + 48
= 13 u + 110
13 u + 110 = 188
13 u = 188 - 110
13 u = 78
1 u = 78 ÷ 13 = 6
Amount that Howard had at first
= 9 u + 62
= 9 x 6 + 62
= 54 + 62
= $116
Answer(s): $116
