Japheth and Caden had $184 at first. Japheth spent $79 while Caden spent $29 less than him. The amount Caden had left was
29 of the amount Japheth had left. How much did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Caden |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 79 |
9 u + 50 |
184 |
| Change |
- 79 |
- 50 |
|
| After |
2 u |
9 u |
|
Amount that Caden had spent
= 79 - 29
= $50
Total amount that Japheth and Caden had at first
= 2 u + 79 + 9 u + 50
= 11 u + 129
11 u + 129 = 184
11 u = 184 - 129
11 u = 55
1 u = 55 ÷ 11 = 5
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 9 u + 79
= 9 x 5 + 79
= 45 + 79
= $124
Answer(s): $124
