Neave and Ryan had $114 at first. Neave spent $57 while Ryan spent $50 less than him. The amount Ryan had left was
23 of the amount Neave had left. How much did Neave have at first?
| |
Neave |
Ryan |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 57 |
3 u + 7 |
114 |
| Change |
- 57 |
- 7 |
|
| After |
2 u |
3 u |
|
Amount that Ryan had spent
= 57 - 50
= $7
Total amount that Neave and Ryan had at first
= 2 u + 57 + 3 u + 7
= 5 u + 64
5 u + 64 = 114
5 u = 114 - 64
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Amount that Neave had at first
= 3 u + 57
= 3 x 10 + 57
= 30 + 57
= $87
Answer(s): $87
