Valen and Jack went shopping with the same amount of money. After Valen spent $93 and Jack spent $78, Jack had four times as much money left as Valen. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Valen |
Jack |
| Before |
1 u + $93 |
4 u + $78 |
| Change |
- $93 |
- $78 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Valen and Jack brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 78 = 1 u + 93
4 u - 1 u = 93 - 78
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 93
= 5 + 93
= $98
Answer(s): $98
