Michael and Luis went shopping with the same amount of money. After Michael spent $44 and Luis spent $22, Luis had three times as much money left as Michael. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Michael |
Luis |
| Before |
1 u + $44 |
3 u + $22 |
| Change |
- $44 |
- $22 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Michael and Luis brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 22 = 1 u + 44
3 u - 1 u = 44 - 22
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 44
= 11 + 44
= $55
Answer(s): $55
