Asher and Elijah had $181 at first. Asher spent $43 while Elijah spent $15 less than him. The amount Elijah had left was
29 of the amount Asher had left. How much did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher |
Elijah |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 43 |
9 u + 28 |
181 |
| Change |
- 43 |
- 28 |
|
| After |
2 u |
9 u |
|
Amount that Elijah had spent
= 43 - 15
= $28
Total amount that Asher and Elijah had at first
= 2 u + 43 + 9 u + 28
= 11 u + 71
11 u + 71 = 181
11 u = 181 - 71
11 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 11 = 10
Amount that Asher had at first
= 9 u + 43
= 9 x 10 + 43
= 90 + 43
= $133
Answer(s): $133
