Tim and David went shopping with the same amount of money. After Tim spent $56 and David spent $32, David had three times as much money left as Tim. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Tim |
David |
| Before |
1 u + $56 |
3 u + $32 |
| Change |
- $56 |
- $32 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Tim and David brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 32 = 1 u + 56
3 u - 1 u = 56 - 32
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 56
= 12 + 56
= $68
Answer(s): $68
