Archie and Neave went shopping with the same amount of money. After Archie spent $83 and Neave spent $56, Neave had four times as much money left as Archie. How much money did each of them bring along for shopping?
| |
Archie |
Neave |
| Before |
1 u + $83 |
4 u + $56 |
| Change |
- $83 |
- $56 |
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Archie and Neave brought the same amount for shopping at first.
4 u + 56 = 1 u + 83
4 u - 1 u = 83 - 56
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Amount that each of them brought along for shopping
= 1 u + 83
= 9 + 83
= $92
Answer(s): $92
