Elijah and Asher went shopping with the same amount of money. After Elijah spent $39 and Asher spent $23, Asher had five times as much money left as Elijah. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Elijah |
Asher |
| Before |
1 u + $39 |
5 u + $23 |
| Change |
- $39 |
- $23 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Elijah and Asher brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 23 = 1 u + 39
5 u - 1 u = 39 - 23
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 39
= 4 + 39
= $43
Answer(s): $43
