Bryan and Adam have a total of $54.
Bryan spends
13 of his money and
Adam spends
16 of his money.
They spend $16 altogether.
- How much does Bryan have at first?
- How much does Adam have in the end?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Before |
3 u |
6 p |
Change |
- 1 u |
- 1 p |
After |
2 u |
5 p |
(a)
Amount that Bryan has at first = 3 u
Amount that Adam has at first = 6 p
Total amount that they have = 3 u + 6 p = 54 --- (1)
Total amount that they spend = 1 u + 1 p = 16 --- (2)
(2)
x 6 6 u + 6 p = 96 --- (3)
(3) - (1)
(6 u + 6 p) - (3 u + 6 p) = 96 - 54
6 u + 6 p - 3 u - 6 p = 96 - 54
6 u - 3 u + 6 p - 6 p = 42
6 u - 3 u = 42
3 u = 42
1 u = 42 ÷ 3 = 14
Substitute 1 u = 14 into (1).
3 u + 6 p = 54
3 x 14 + 6 p = 54
42 + 6 p = 54
6 p = 54 - 42 = 12
1 p = 12 ÷ 6 = 2
Amount that Bryan has at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 14
= $42
(b)
Amount that Adam has in the end
= 6 p - 1 p
= 5 p
= 5 x 2
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $42; (b) $10