Riordan and Henry went shopping with the same amount of money. After Riordan spent $61 and Henry spent $49, Henry had three times as much money left as Riordan. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Riordan |
Henry |
| Before |
1 u + $61 |
3 u + $49 |
| Change |
- $61 |
- $49 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Riordan and Henry brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 49 = 1 u + 61
3 u - 1 u = 61 - 49
2 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 61
= 6 + 61
= $67
Answer(s): $67
