Henry and Luke went shopping with the same amount of money. After Henry spent $67 and Luke spent $55, Luke had five times as much money left as Henry. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Henry |
Luke |
| Before |
1 u + $67 |
5 u + $55 |
| Change |
- $67 |
- $55 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Henry and Luke brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 55 = 1 u + 67
5 u - 1 u = 67 - 55
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 67
= 3 + 67
= $70
Answer(s): $70
