Ethan and Tommy went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ethan spent $132 and Tommy spent $84, Tommy had five times as much money left as Ethan. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
|
Ethan |
Tommy |
Before |
1 u + $132 |
5 u + $84 |
Change |
- $132 |
- $84 |
After |
1 u |
5 u |
Ethan and Tommy brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 84 = 1 u + 132
5 u - 1 u = 132 - 84
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 132
= 12 + 132
= $144
Answer(s): $144