Charlie and Adam have the same amount of money.
Charlie spends $10 and Adam spends $70.
In the end, Charlie has 3 times as much money as Adam.
- How much does each of them have at first?
- How much does Adam have less than Charlie in the end?
|
Charlie |
Adam |
Before |
3 u + 10 |
1 u + 70 |
Change |
- 10 |
- 70 |
After |
3 u |
1 u |
(a)
At first
Amount that Charlie has = Amount that Adam has
3 u + 10 = 1 u + 70
3 u - 1 u = 70 - 10
2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Amount that each of them has at first
= 1 u + 70
= 30 + 70
= $100
(b)
Amount that Adam has less than Charlie in the end
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 30
= $60
Answer(s): (a) $100; (b) $60