Pierre and Valen went shopping with the same amount of money. After Pierre spent $111 and Valen spent $97, Valen had three times as much money left as Pierre. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Pierre |
Valen |
| Before |
1 u + $111 |
3 u + $97 |
| Change |
- $111 |
- $97 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Pierre and Valen brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 97 = 1 u + 111
3 u - 1 u = 111 - 97
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 111
= 7 + 111
= $118
Answer(s): $118
