Paul had four times as much money as Vincent. After Paul spent $118 and Vincent spent $22, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Vincent have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Paul |
Vincent |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 118 |
- 22 |
After |
4 u - 118 |
1 u - 22 |
The amounts that Paul and Vincent had left in the end is the same.
4 u - 118 = 1 u - 22
4 u - 1 u = 118 - 22
3 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 3 = 32
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 1 u
= $32
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 32 - 22
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $32; (b) $10