Ivan had five times as much money as Dylan. After Ivan spent $129 and Dylan spent $25, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Dylan have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Ivan |
Dylan |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 129 |
- 25 |
After |
5 u - 129 |
1 u - 25 |
The amounts that Ivan and Dylan had left in the end is the same.
5 u - 129 = 1 u - 25
5 u - 1 u = 129 - 25
4 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 4 = 26
Amount that Dylan had at first
= 1 u
= $26
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 26 - 25
= $1
Answer(s): (a) $26; (b) $1