Riordan and Neave went shopping with the same amount of money. After Riordan spent $43 and Neave spent $29, Neave had three times as much money left as Riordan. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Riordan |
Neave |
| Before |
1 u + $43 |
3 u + $29 |
| Change |
- $43 |
- $29 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Riordan and Neave brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 29 = 1 u + 43
3 u - 1 u = 43 - 29
2 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 2 = 7
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 43
= 7 + 43
= $50
Answer(s): $50
