Owen and Simon went shopping with the same amount of money. After Owen spent $90 and Simon spent $69, Simon had four times as much money left as Owen. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Owen |
Simon |
| Before |
1 u + $90 |
4 u + $69 |
| Change |
- $90 |
- $69 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Owen and Simon brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 69 = 1 u + 90
4 u - 1 u = 90 - 69
3 u = 21
1 u = 21 ÷ 3 = 7
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 90
= 7 + 90
= $97
Answer(s): $97
