Nick had five times as much money as Liam. After Nick spent $116 and Liam spent $20, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Liam have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Nick |
Liam |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 116 |
- 20 |
After |
5 u - 116 |
1 u - 20 |
The amounts that Nick and Liam had left in the end is the same.
5 u - 116 = 1 u - 20
5 u - 1 u = 116 - 20
4 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 4 = 24
Amount that Liam had at first
= 1 u
= $24
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 24 - 20
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) $4