Peter and Jenson went shopping with the same amount of money. After Peter spent $44 and Jenson spent $40, Jenson had three times as much money left as Peter. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Peter |
Jenson |
| Before |
1 u + $44 |
3 u + $40 |
| Change |
- $44 |
- $40 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Peter and Jenson brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 40 = 1 u + 44
3 u - 1 u = 44 - 40
2 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 44
= 2 + 44
= $46
Answer(s): $46
