Fred had four times as much money as Ken. After Fred spent $125 and Ken spent $26, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Ken have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Fred |
Ken |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 125 |
- 26 |
After |
4 u - 125 |
1 u - 26 |
The amounts that Fred and Ken had left in the end is the same.
4 u - 125 = 1 u - 26
4 u - 1 u = 125 - 26
3 u = 99
1 u = 99 ÷ 3 = 33
Amount that Ken had at first
= 1 u
= $33
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 33 - 26
= $7
Answer(s): (a) $33; (b) $7