Japheth had 3 times as much money as Simon. After Japheth had spent one-third of his money, he had $31 more than Simon. How much money did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Simon |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
2 u |
1 u |
Amount that Japheth had after he spent one-third of his money
= 3 u ÷ 3
= 1 u
Amount that Japheth had more than Simon in the end
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 31
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 31
= $93
Answer(s): $93
