Zane and Paul went shopping with the same amount of money. After Zane spent $60 and Paul spent $56, Paul had three times as much money left as Zane. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Zane |
Paul |
| Before |
1 u + $60 |
3 u + $56 |
| Change |
- $60 |
- $56 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Zane and Paul brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 56 = 1 u + 60
3 u - 1 u = 60 - 56
2 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 60
= 2 + 60
= $62
Answer(s): $62
