Andy and Brandon had $103 at first. Andy spent $53 while Brandon spent $48 less than him. The amount Brandon had left was
27 of the amount Andy had left. How much did Andy have at first?
| |
Andy |
Brandon |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 53 |
7 u + 5 |
103 |
| Change |
- 53 |
- 5 |
|
| After |
2 u |
7 u |
|
Amount that Brandon had spent
= 53 - 48
= $5
Total amount that Andy and Brandon had at first
= 2 u + 53 + 7 u + 5
= 9 u + 58
9 u + 58 = 103
9 u = 103 - 58
9 u = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 9 = 5
Amount that Andy had at first
= 7 u + 53
= 7 x 5 + 53
= 35 + 53
= $88
Answer(s): $88
