Adam and Bryan have a total of $131.
Adam spends
13 of his money and
Bryan spends
18 of his money.
They spend $32 altogether.
- How much does Adam have at first?
- How much does Bryan have in the end?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Before |
3 u |
8 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
After |
2 u |
7 p |
(a)
Amount that Adam has at first = 3 u
Amount that Bryan has at first = 8 p
Total amount that they have = 3 u + 8 p = 131 --- (1)
Total amount that they spend = 1 u + 1 p = 32 --- (2)
(2)
x 8 8 u + 8 p = 256 --- (3)
(3) - (1)
(8 u + 8 p) - (3 u + 8 p) = 256 - 131
8 u + 8 p - 3 u - 8 p = 256 - 131
8 u - 3 u + 8 p - 8 p = 125
8 u - 3 u = 125
5 u = 125
1 u = 125 ÷ 5 = 25
Substitute 1 u = 25 into (1).
3 u + 8 p = 131
3 x 25 + 8 p = 131
75 + 8 p = 131
8 p = 131 - 75 = 56
1 p = 56 ÷ 8 = 7
Amount that Adam has at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 25
= $75
(b)
Amount that Bryan has in the end
= 8 p - 1 p
= 7 p
= 7 x 7
= $49
Answer(s): (a) $75; (b) $49