Liam had five times as much money as George. After Liam spent $114 and George spent $22, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did George have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Liam |
George |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 114 |
- 22 |
After |
5 u - 114 |
1 u - 22 |
The amounts that Liam and George had left in the end is the same.
5 u - 114 = 1 u - 22
5 u - 1 u = 114 - 22
4 u = 92
1 u = 92 ÷ 4 = 23
Amount that George had at first
= 1 u
= $23
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 23 - 22
= $1
Answer(s): (a) $23; (b) $1