Ahmad and Tommy had $158 at first. Ahmad spent $41 while Tommy spent $22 less than him. The amount Tommy had left was
34 of the amount Ahmad had left. How much did Ahmad have at first?
| |
Ahmad |
Tommy |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 41 |
4 u + 19 |
158 |
| Change |
- 41 |
- 19 |
|
| After |
3 u |
4 u |
|
Amount that Tommy had spent
= 41 - 22
= $19
Total amount that Ahmad and Tommy had at first
= 3 u + 41 + 4 u + 19
= 7 u + 60
7 u + 60 = 158
7 u = 158 - 60
7 u = 98
1 u = 98 ÷ 7 = 14
Amount that Ahmad had at first
= 4 u + 41
= 4 x 14 + 41
= 56 + 41
= $97
Answer(s): $97
