Reggie had three times as much money as Charlie. After Reggie spent $114 and Charlie spent $28, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Charlie have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Reggie |
Charlie |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 114 |
- 28 |
After |
3 u - 114 |
1 u - 28 |
The amounts that Reggie and Charlie had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 114 = 1 u - 28
3 u - 1 u = 114 - 28
2 u = 86
1 u = 86 ÷ 2 = 43
Amount that Charlie had at first
= 1 u
= $43
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 43 - 28
= $15
Answer(s): (a) $43; (b) $15