Wesley had three times as much money as Albert. After Wesley spent $114 and Albert spent $34, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Albert have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Wesley |
Albert |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 114 |
- 34 |
After |
3 u - 114 |
1 u - 34 |
The amounts that Wesley and Albert had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 114 = 1 u - 34
3 u - 1 u = 114 - 34
2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Amount that Albert had at first
= 1 u
= $40
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 40 - 34
= $6
Answer(s): (a) $40; (b) $6