Oscar and Caden went shopping with the same amount of money. After Oscar spent $29 and Caden spent $21, Caden had three times as much money left as Oscar. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Oscar |
Caden |
| Before |
1 u + $29 |
3 u + $21 |
| Change |
- $29 |
- $21 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Oscar and Caden brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 21 = 1 u + 29
3 u - 1 u = 29 - 21
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 29
= 4 + 29
= $33
Answer(s): $33
