Adam and Bryan have a total of $246.
Adam spends
15 of his money and
Bryan spends
18 of his money.
They spend $36 altogether.
- How much does Adam have at first?
- How much does Bryan have in the end?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Before |
5 u |
8 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
After |
4 u |
7 p |
(a)
Amount that Adam has at first = 5 u
Amount that Bryan has at first = 8 p
Total amount that they have = 5 u + 8 p = 246 --- (1)
Total amount that they spend = 1 u + 1 p = 36 --- (2)
(2)
x 8 8 u + 8 p = 288 --- (3)
(3) - (1)
(8 u + 8 p) - (5 u + 8 p) = 288 - 246
8 u + 8 p - 5 u - 8 p = 288 - 246
8 u - 5 u + 8 p - 8 p = 42
8 u - 5 u = 42
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Substitute 1 u = 14 into (1).
5 u + 8 p = 246
5 x 14 + 8 p = 246
70 + 8 p = 246
8 p = 246 - 70 = 176
1 p = 176 ÷ 8 = 22
Amount that Adam has at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= $70
(b)
Amount that Bryan has in the end
= 8 p - 1 p
= 7 p
= 7 x 22
= $154
Answer(s): (a) $70; (b) $154