Ben and Carl went shopping with the same amount of money. After Ben spent $62 and Carl spent $35, Carl had four times as much money left as Ben. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Ben |
Carl |
| Before |
1 u + $62 |
4 u + $35 |
| Change |
- $62 |
- $35 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Ben and Carl brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 35 = 1 u + 62
4 u - 1 u = 62 - 35
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 62
= 9 + 62
= $71
Answer(s): $71
