Fred and Bryan went shopping with the same amount of money. After Fred spent $74 and Bryan spent $62, Bryan had four times as much money left as Fred. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Fred |
Bryan |
| Before |
1 u + $74 |
4 u + $62 |
| Change |
- $74 |
- $62 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Fred and Bryan brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 62 = 1 u + 74
4 u - 1 u = 74 - 62
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 74
= 4 + 74
= $78
Answer(s): $78
