Seth and Japheth went shopping with the same amount of money. After Seth spent $61 and Japheth spent $53, Japheth had five times as much money left as Seth. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Seth |
Japheth |
| Before |
1 u + $61 |
5 u + $53 |
| Change |
- $61 |
- $53 |
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
Seth and Japheth brought the same amount for shopping at first.
5 u + 53 = 1 u + 61
5 u - 1 u = 61 - 53
4 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 4 = 2
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 61
= 2 + 61
= $63
Answer(s): $63
