Luis and Carl went shopping with the same amount of money. After Luis spent $79 and Carl spent $55, Carl had five times as much money left as Luis. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Luis |
Carl |
| Before |
1 u + $79 |
5 u + $55 |
| Change |
- $79 |
- $55 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Luis and Carl brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 55 = 1 u + 79
5 u - 1 u = 79 - 55
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 79
= 6 + 79
= $85
Answer(s): $85
