Ken and Paul went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ken spent $55 and Paul spent $31, Paul had five times as much money left as Ken. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ken |
Paul |
| Before |
1 u + $55 |
5 u + $31 |
| Change |
- $55 |
- $31 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Ken and Paul brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 31 = 1 u + 55
5 u - 1 u = 55 - 31
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 55
= 6 + 55
= $61
Answer(s): $61
