Fred and Reggie had $147 at first. Fred spent $43 while Reggie spent $16 less than him. The amount Reggie had left was
29 of the amount Fred had left. How much did Fred have at first?
| |
Fred |
Reggie |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 43 |
9 u + 27 |
147 |
| Change |
- 43 |
- 27 |
|
| After |
2 u |
9 u |
|
Amount that Reggie had spent
= 43 - 16
= $27
Total amount that Fred and Reggie had at first
= 2 u + 43 + 9 u + 27
= 11 u + 70
11 u + 70 = 147
11 u = 147 - 70
11 u = 77
1 u = 77 ÷ 11 = 7
Amount that Fred had at first
= 9 u + 43
= 9 x 7 + 43
= 63 + 43
= $106
Answer(s): $106
