Dylan and Caden had $122 at first. Dylan spent $20 while Caden spent $17 less than him. The amount Caden had left was
45 of the amount Dylan had left. How much did Dylan have at first?
| |
Dylan |
Caden |
Total |
| Before |
4 u + 20 |
5 u + 3 |
122 |
| Change |
- 20 |
- 3 |
|
| After |
4 u |
5 u |
|
Amount that Caden had spent
= 20 - 17
= $3
Total amount that Dylan and Caden had at first
= 4 u + 20 + 5 u + 3
= 9 u + 23
9 u + 23 = 122
9 u = 122 - 23
9 u = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 9 = 11
Amount that Dylan had at first
= 5 u + 20
= 5 x 11 + 20
= 55 + 20
= $75
Answer(s): $75
