Howard and Wesley went shopping with the same amount of money. After Howard spent $74 and Wesley spent $66, Wesley had three times as much money left as Howard. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Howard |
Wesley |
| Before |
1 u + $74 |
3 u + $66 |
| Change |
- $74 |
- $66 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Howard and Wesley brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 66 = 1 u + 74
3 u - 1 u = 74 - 66
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 74
= 4 + 74
= $78
Answer(s): $78
