Carl and Tim had $111 at first. Carl spent $74 while Tim spent $24 less than him. The amount Tim had left was
211 of the amount Carl had left. How much did Carl have at first?
| |
Carl |
Tim |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 74 |
11 u + 50 |
111 |
| Change |
- 74 |
- 50 |
|
| After |
2 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Tim had spent
= 74 - 24
= $50
Total amount that Carl and Tim had at first
= 2 u + 74 + 11 u + 50
= 13 u + 124
13 u + 124 = 111
13 u = 111 - 124
13 u = -13
1 u = -13 ÷ 13 = -1
Amount that Carl had at first
= 11 u + 74
= 11 x -1 + 74
= -11 + 74
= $63
Answer(s): $63
