Flynn and George went shopping with the same amount of money. After Flynn spent $81 and George spent $61, George had five times as much money left as Flynn. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Flynn |
George |
| Before |
1 u + $81 |
5 u + $61 |
| Change |
- $81 |
- $61 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Flynn and George brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 61 = 1 u + 81
5 u - 1 u = 81 - 61
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 81
= 5 + 81
= $86
Answer(s): $86
