Albert and Reggie went shopping with the same amount of money. After Albert spent $112 and Reggie spent $85, Reggie had four times as much money left as Albert. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Albert |
Reggie |
| Before |
1 u + $112 |
4 u + $85 |
| Change |
- $112 |
- $85 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Albert and Reggie brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 85 = 1 u + 112
4 u - 1 u = 112 - 85
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 112
= 9 + 112
= $121
Answer(s): $121
