George and Bobby went shopping with the same amount of money. After George spent $54 and Bobby spent $42, Bobby had four times as much money left as George. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
George |
Bobby |
| Before |
1 u + $54 |
4 u + $42 |
| Change |
- $54 |
- $42 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
George and Bobby brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 42 = 1 u + 54
4 u - 1 u = 54 - 42
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 54
= 4 + 54
= $58
Answer(s): $58
