Reggie and Perry went shopping with the same amount of money. After Reggie spent $88 and Perry spent $40, Perry had five times as much money left as Reggie. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Reggie |
Perry |
| Before |
1 u + $88 |
5 u + $40 |
| Change |
- $88 |
- $40 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Reggie and Perry brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 40 = 1 u + 88
5 u - 1 u = 88 - 40
4 u = 48
1 u = 48 ÷ 4 = 12
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 88
= 12 + 88
= $100
Answer(s): $100
