Flynn and Zane had $179 at first. Flynn spent $78 while Zane spent $43 less than him. The amount Zane had left was
38 of the amount Flynn had left. How much did Flynn have at first?
| |
Flynn |
Zane |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 78 |
8 u + 35 |
179 |
| Change |
- 78 |
- 35 |
|
| After |
3 u |
8 u |
|
Amount that Zane had spent
= 78 - 43
= $35
Total amount that Flynn and Zane had at first
= 3 u + 78 + 8 u + 35
= 11 u + 113
11 u + 113 = 179
11 u = 179 - 113
11 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 11 = 6
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 8 u + 78
= 8 x 6 + 78
= 48 + 78
= $126
Answer(s): $126
