Henry and Jenson went shopping with the same amount of money. After Henry spent $77 and Jenson spent $57, Jenson had five times as much money left as Henry. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Henry |
Jenson |
| Before |
1 u + $77 |
5 u + $57 |
| Change |
- $77 |
- $57 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Henry and Jenson brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 57 = 1 u + 77
5 u - 1 u = 77 - 57
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 77
= 5 + 77
= $82
Answer(s): $82
