Ben and Jack went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ben spent $48 and Jack spent $42, Jack had four times as much money left as Ben. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ben |
Jack |
| Before |
1 u + $48 |
4 u + $42 |
| Change |
- $48 |
- $42 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Ben and Jack brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 42 = 1 u + 48
4 u - 1 u = 48 - 42
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 48
= 2 + 48
= $50
Answer(s): $50
