Ryan had three times as much money as Asher. After Ryan spent $116 and Asher spent $36, they had the same amount of money left.
- How much did Asher have at first?
- How much had each of them left in the end?
|
Ryan |
Asher |
Before |
3 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 116 |
- 36 |
After |
3 u - 116 |
1 u - 36 |
The amounts that Ryan and Asher had left in the end is the same.
3 u - 116 = 1 u - 36
3 u - 1 u = 116 - 36
2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Amount that Asher had at first
= 1 u
= $40
(a)
Amount that each of them had in the end
= 40 - 36
= $4
Answer(s): (a) $40; (b) $4