Vaidev had three times as much money as Asher. After Vaidev spent $126 and Asher spent $24, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Asher have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Vaidev |
Asher |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 126 |
- 24 |
After |
3 u - 126 |
1 u - 24 |
The amounts that Vaidev and Asher had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 126 = 1 u - 24
3 u - 1 u = 126 - 24
2 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 2 = 51
Amount that Asher had at first
= 1 u
= $51
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 51 - 24
= $27
Answer(s): (a) $51; (b) $27