Bryan and Adam have a total of $260.
Bryan spends
15 of his money and
Adam spends
17 of his money.
They spend $44 altogether.
- How much does Bryan have at first?
- How much does Adam have in the end?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Before |
5 u |
7 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
After |
4 u |
6 p |
(a)
Amount that Bryan has at first = 5 u
Amount that Adam has at first = 7 p
Total amount that they have = 5 u + 7 p = 260 --- (1)
Total amount that they spend = 1 u + 1 p = 44 --- (2)
(2)
x 7 7 u + 7 p = 308 --- (3)
(3) - (1)
(7 u + 7 p) - (5 u + 7 p) = 308 - 260
7 u + 7 p - 5 u - 7 p = 308 - 260
7 u - 5 u + 7 p - 7 p = 48
7 u - 5 u = 48
2 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 2 = 24
Substitute 1 u = 24 into (1).
5 u + 7 p = 260
5 x 24 + 7 p = 260
120 + 7 p = 260
7 p = 260 - 120 = 140
1 p = 140 ÷ 7 = 20
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= $120
(b)
Amount that Adam has in the end
= 7 p - 1 p
= 6 p
= 6 x 20
= $120
Answer(s): (a) $120; (b) $120