Michael had four times as much money as Jack. After Michael spent $124 and Jack spent $28, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Jack have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Michael |
Jack |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 124 |
- 28 |
After |
4 u - 124 |
1 u - 28 |
The amounts that Michael and Jack had left in the end is the same.
4 u - 124 = 1 u - 28
4 u - 1 u = 124 - 28
3 u = 96
1 u = 96 ÷ 3 = 32
Amount that Jack had at first
= 1 u
= $32
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 32 - 28
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $32; (b) $4