Daniel had four times as much money as Peter. After Daniel spent $127 and Peter spent $25, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Peter have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Daniel |
Peter |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 127 |
- 25 |
After |
4 u - 127 |
1 u - 25 |
The amounts that Daniel and Peter had left in the end is the same.
4 u - 127 = 1 u - 25
4 u - 1 u = 127 - 25
3 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 3 = 34
Amount that Peter had at first
= 1 u
= $34
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 34 - 25
= $9
Answer(s): (a) $34; (b) $9