Simon and Valen went shopping with the same amount of money. After Simon spent $97 and Valen spent $85, Valen had four times as much money left as Simon. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Simon |
Valen |
| Before |
1 u + $97 |
4 u + $85 |
| Change |
- $97 |
- $85 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Simon and Valen brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 85 = 1 u + 97
4 u - 1 u = 97 - 85
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 97
= 4 + 97
= $101
Answer(s): $101
