Oliver and Liam went shopping with the same amount of money. After Oliver spent $48 and Liam spent $44, Liam had three times as much money left as Oliver. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Oliver |
Liam |
| Before |
1 u + $48 |
3 u + $44 |
| Change |
- $48 |
- $44 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Oliver and Liam brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 44 = 1 u + 48
3 u - 1 u = 48 - 44
2 u = 4
1 u = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 48
= 2 + 48
= $50
Answer(s): $50
