Ethan and Wesley went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ethan spent $84 and Wesley spent $60, Wesley had three times as much money left as Ethan. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ethan |
Wesley |
| Before |
1 u + $84 |
3 u + $60 |
| Change |
- $84 |
- $60 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Ethan and Wesley brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 60 = 1 u + 84
3 u - 1 u = 84 - 60
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 84
= 12 + 84
= $96
Answer(s): $96
