Lee and Jenson went shopping with the same amount of money. After Lee spent $49 and Jenson spent $39, Jenson had three times as much money left as Lee. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Lee |
Jenson |
| Before |
1 u + $49 |
3 u + $39 |
| Change |
- $49 |
- $39 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Lee and Jenson brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 39 = 1 u + 49
3 u - 1 u = 49 - 39
2 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 2 = 5
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 49
= 5 + 49
= $54
Answer(s): $54
