Harry had three times as much money as Albert. After Harry spent $127 and Albert spent $23, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Albert have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Harry |
Albert |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 127 |
- 23 |
After |
3 u - 127 |
1 u - 23 |
The amounts that Harry and Albert had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 127 = 1 u - 23
3 u - 1 u = 127 - 23
2 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 2 = 52
Amount that Albert had at first
= 1 u
= $52
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 52 - 23
= $29
Answer(s): (a) $52; (b) $29