Reggie and Brandon went shopping with the same amount of money. After Reggie spent $73 and Brandon spent $55, Brandon had three times as much money left as Reggie. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Reggie |
Brandon |
| Before |
1 u + $73 |
3 u + $55 |
| Change |
- $73 |
- $55 |
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
Reggie and Brandon brought the same amount for shopping at first.
3 u + 55 = 1 u + 73
3 u - 1 u = 73 - 55
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 73
= 9 + 73
= $82
Answer(s): $82
