Liam and Rael had $163 at first. Liam spent $62 while Rael spent $26 less than him. The amount Rael had left was
211 of the amount Liam had left. How much did Liam have at first?
| |
Liam |
Rael |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 62 |
11 u + 36 |
163 |
| Change |
- 62 |
- 36 |
|
| After |
2 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Rael had spent
= 62 - 26
= $36
Total amount that Liam and Rael had at first
= 2 u + 62 + 11 u + 36
= 13 u + 98
13 u + 98 = 163
13 u = 163 - 98
13 u = 65
1 u = 65 ÷ 13 = 5
Amount that Liam had at first
= 11 u + 62
= 11 x 5 + 62
= 55 + 62
= $117
Answer(s): $117
