Bobby had four times as much money as Harry. After Bobby spent $118 and Harry spent $25, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Harry have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Bobby |
Harry |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 118 |
- 25 |
After |
4 u - 118 |
1 u - 25 |
The amounts that Bobby and Harry had left in the end is the same.
4 u - 118 = 1 u - 25
4 u - 1 u = 118 - 25
3 u = 93
1 u = 93 ÷ 3 = 31
Amount that Harry had at first
= 1 u
= $31
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 31 - 25
= $6
Answer(s): (a) $31; (b) $6