Ben and Zeph went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ben spent $83 and Zeph spent $71, Zeph had four times as much money left as Ben. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ben |
Zeph |
| Before |
1 u + $83 |
4 u + $71 |
| Change |
- $83 |
- $71 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Ben and Zeph brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 71 = 1 u + 83
4 u - 1 u = 83 - 71
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 83
= 4 + 83
= $87
Answer(s): $87
