Jenson and Owen had $173 at first. Jenson spent $54 while Owen spent $26 less than him. The amount Owen had left was
211 of the amount Jenson had left. How much did Jenson have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Owen |
Total |
| Before |
2 u + 54 |
11 u + 28 |
173 |
| Change |
- 54 |
- 28 |
|
| After |
2 u |
11 u |
|
Amount that Owen had spent
= 54 - 26
= $28
Total amount that Jenson and Owen had at first
= 2 u + 54 + 11 u + 28
= 13 u + 82
13 u + 82 = 173
13 u = 173 - 82
13 u = 91
1 u = 91 ÷ 13 = 7
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 11 u + 54
= 11 x 7 + 54
= 77 + 54
= $131
Answer(s): $131
