Sean and Ethan went shopping with the same amount of money. After Sean spent $65 and Ethan spent $51, Ethan had three times as much money left as Sean. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Sean |
Ethan |
| Before |
1 u + $65 |
3 u + $51 |
| Change |
- $65 |
- $51 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Sean and Ethan brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 51 = 1 u + 65
3 u - 1 u = 65 - 51
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 65
= 7 + 65
= $72
Answer(s): $72
