Ben and George went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ben spent $94 and George spent $82, George had five times as much money left as Ben. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ben |
George |
| Before |
1 u + $94 |
5 u + $82 |
| Change |
- $94 |
- $82 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Ben and George brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 82 = 1 u + 94
5 u - 1 u = 94 - 82
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 94
= 3 + 94
= $97
Answer(s): $97
