Ben and Gabriel went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ben spent $73 and Gabriel spent $49, Gabriel had five times as much money left as Ben. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ben |
Gabriel |
| Before |
1 u + $73 |
5 u + $49 |
| Change |
- $73 |
- $49 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Ben and Gabriel brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 49 = 1 u + 73
5 u - 1 u = 73 - 49
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 73
= 6 + 73
= $79
Answer(s): $79
