Bryan and Adam have a total of $148.
Bryan spends
15 of his money and
Adam spends
18 of his money.
They spend $23 altogether.
- How much does Bryan have at first?
- How much does Adam have in the end?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Before |
5 u |
8 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
After |
4 u |
7 p |
(a)
Amount that Bryan has at first = 5 u
Amount that Adam has at first = 8 p
Total amount that they have = 5 u + 8 p = 148 --- (1)
Total amount that they spend = 1 u + 1 p = 23 --- (2)
(2)
x 8 8 u + 8 p = 184 --- (3)
(3) - (1)
(8 u + 8 p) - (5 u + 8 p) = 184 - 148
8 u + 8 p - 5 u - 8 p = 184 - 148
8 u - 5 u + 8 p - 8 p = 36
8 u - 5 u = 36
3 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Substitute 1 u = 12 into (1).
5 u + 8 p = 148
5 x 12 + 8 p = 148
60 + 8 p = 148
8 p = 148 - 60 = 88
1 p = 88 ÷ 8 = 11
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 12
= $60
(b)
Amount that Adam has in the end
= 8 p - 1 p
= 7 p
= 7 x 11
= $77
Answer(s): (a) $60; (b) $77