Elijah had 3 times as much money as Fabian. After Elijah had spent one-third of his money, he had $36 more than Fabian. How much money did Elijah have at first?
| |
Elijah |
Fabian |
| Before |
3 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 1 u |
|
| After |
2 u |
1 u |
Amount that Elijah had after he spent one-third of his money
= 3 u ÷ 3
= 1 u
Amount that Elijah had more than Fabian in the end
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 36
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 36
= $108
Answer(s): $108
