Neave and Henry went shopping with the same amount of money. After Neave spent $71 and Henry spent $31, Henry had five times as much money left as Neave. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Neave |
Henry |
| Before |
1 u + $71 |
5 u + $31 |
| Change |
- $71 |
- $31 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Neave and Henry brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 31 = 1 u + 71
5 u - 1 u = 71 - 31
4 u = 40
1 u = 40 ÷ 4 = 10
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 71
= 10 + 71
= $81
Answer(s): $81
