Oscar and Henry went shopping with the same amount of money. After Oscar spent $31 and Henry spent $23, Henry had three times as much money left as Oscar. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Oscar |
Henry |
| Before |
1 u + $31 |
3 u + $23 |
| Change |
- $31 |
- $23 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Oscar and Henry brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 23 = 1 u + 31
3 u - 1 u = 31 - 23
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 31
= 4 + 31
= $35
Answer(s): $35
