Xavier and Andy went shopping with the same amount of money. After Xavier spent $106 and Andy spent $98, Andy had three times as much money left as Xavier. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Xavier |
Andy |
| Before |
1 u + $106 |
3 u + $98 |
| Change |
- $106 |
- $98 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Xavier and Andy brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 98 = 1 u + 106
3 u - 1 u = 106 - 98
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 106
= 4 + 106
= $110
Answer(s): $110
