Adam and Bryan have the same amount of money.
Adam spends $50 and Bryan spends $80.
In the end, Adam has 7 times as much money as Bryan.
- How much does each of them have at first?
- How much does Bryan have less than Adam in the end?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Before |
7 u + 50 |
1 u + 80 |
Change |
- 50 |
- 80 |
After |
7 u |
1 u |
(a)
At first
Amount that Adam has = Amount that Bryan has
7 u + 50 = 1 u + 80
7 u - 1 u = 80 - 50
6 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 6 = 5
Amount that each of them has at first
= 1 u + 80
= 5 + 80
= $85
(b)
Amount that Bryan has less than Adam in the end
= 7 u - 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 5
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $85; (b) $30