Ethan had five times as much money as Tim. After Ethan spent $124 and Tim spent $20, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Tim have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Ethan |
Tim |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 124 |
- 20 |
After |
5 u - 124 |
1 u - 20 |
The amounts that Ethan and Tim had left in the end is the same.
5 u - 124 = 1 u - 20
5 u - 1 u = 124 - 20
4 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 4 = 26
Amount that Tim had at first
= 1 u
= $26
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 26 - 20
= $6
Answer(s): (a) $26; (b) $6