Flynn had five times as much money as Andy. After Flynn spent $128 and Andy spent $20, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Andy have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Flynn |
Andy |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 128 |
- 20 |
After |
5 u - 128 |
1 u - 20 |
The amounts that Flynn and Andy had left in the end is the same.
5 u - 128 = 1 u - 20
5 u - 1 u = 128 - 20
4 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 4 = 27
Amount that Andy had at first
= 1 u
= $27
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 27 - 20
= $7
Answer(s): (a) $27; (b) $7