Japheth and Fred had $156 at first. Japheth spent $27 while Fred spent $10 less than him. The amount Fred had left was
35 of the amount Japheth had left. How much did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Fred |
Total |
| Before |
3 u + 27 |
5 u + 17 |
156 |
| Change |
- 27 |
- 17 |
|
| After |
3 u |
5 u |
|
Amount that Fred had spent
= 27 - 10
= $17
Total amount that Japheth and Fred had at first
= 3 u + 27 + 5 u + 17
= 8 u + 44
8 u + 44 = 156
8 u = 156 - 44
8 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 8 = 14
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 5 u + 27
= 5 x 14 + 27
= 70 + 27
= $97
Answer(s): $97
