Justin had three times as much money as Neave. After Justin spent $119 and Neave spent $33, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Neave have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Justin |
Neave |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 119 |
- 33 |
After |
3 u - 119 |
1 u - 33 |
The amounts that Justin and Neave had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 119 = 1 u - 33
3 u - 1 u = 119 - 33
2 u = 86
1 u = 86 ÷ 2 = 43
Amount that Neave had at first
= 1 u
= $43
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 43 - 33
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $43; (b) $10