Zeph and Valen had $178 at first. Zeph spent $61 while Valen spent $34 less than him. The amount Valen had left was
411 of the amount Zeph had left. How much did Zeph have at first?
| |
Zeph |
Valen |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 61 |
11 u + 27 |
178 |
| Change |
- 61 |
- 27 |
|
| After |
4 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Valen had spent
= 61 - 34
= $27
Total amount that Zeph and Valen had at first
= 4 u + 61 + 11 u + 27
= 15 u + 88
15 u + 88 = 178
15 u = 178 - 88
15 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 15 = 6
Amount that Zeph had at first
= 11 u + 61
= 11 x 6 + 61
= 66 + 61
= $127
Answer(s): $127
