Flynn had three times as much money as John. After Flynn spent $127 and John spent $33, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did John have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Flynn |
John |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 127 |
- 33 |
After |
3 u - 127 |
1 u - 33 |
The amounts that Flynn and John had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 127 = 1 u - 33
3 u - 1 u = 127 - 33
2 u = 94
1 u = 94 ÷ 2 = 47
Amount that John had at first
= 1 u
= $47
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 47 - 33
= $14
Answer(s): (a) $47; (b) $14