Oscar had three times as much money as Jeremy. After Oscar spent $116 and Jeremy spent $24, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Jeremy have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Oscar |
Jeremy |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 116 |
- 24 |
After |
3 u - 116 |
1 u - 24 |
The amounts that Oscar and Jeremy had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 116 = 1 u - 24
3 u - 1 u = 116 - 24
2 u = 92
1 u = 92 ÷ 2 = 46
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 1 u
= $46
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 46 - 24
= $22
Answer(s): (a) $46; (b) $22