Warren had three times as much money as Simon. After Warren spent $118 and Simon spent $34, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Simon have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Warren |
Simon |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 118 |
- 34 |
After |
3 u - 118 |
1 u - 34 |
The amounts that Warren and Simon had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 118 = 1 u - 34
3 u - 1 u = 118 - 34
2 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 2 = 42
Amount that Simon had at first
= 1 u
= $42
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 42 - 34
= $8
Answer(s): (a) $42; (b) $8