Henry and Neave had $189 at first. Henry spent $58 while Neave spent $42 less than him. The amount Neave had left was
23 of the amount Henry had left. How much did Henry have at first?
| |
Henry |
Neave |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 58 |
3 u + 16 |
189 |
| Change |
- 58 |
- 16 |
|
| After |
2 u |
3 u |
|
Amount that Neave had spent
= 58 - 42
= $16
Total amount that Henry and Neave had at first
= 2 u + 58 + 3 u + 16
= 5 u + 74
5 u + 74 = 189
5 u = 189 - 74
5 u = 115
1 u = 115 ÷ 5 = 23
Amount that Henry had at first
= 3 u + 58
= 3 x 23 + 58
= 69 + 58
= $127
Answer(s): $127
