Reggie and Owen went shopping with the same amount of money. After Reggie spent $117 and Owen spent $97, Owen had three times as much money left as Reggie. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Reggie |
Owen |
| Before |
1 u + $117 |
3 u + $97 |
| Change |
- $117 |
- $97 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Reggie and Owen brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 97 = 1 u + 117
3 u - 1 u = 117 - 97
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 117
= 10 + 117
= $127
Answer(s): $127
