Liam had $63.80 more than Valen. After Valen had spent
59 of his money, Liam had $121.30 more than Valen. How much money did Liam have at first?
|
Liam |
Valen |
More |
Before |
9 u + $63.80 |
9 u |
$63.80 |
Change |
|
- 5 u |
|
After |
9 u + $63.80 |
4 u |
5 u + $63.80 |
Liam had $121.30 more than Valen in the end.
9 u + 63.80 - 4 u = 121.30
5 u + 63.80 = 121.30
5 u = 121.30 - 63.80
5 u = 57.50
1 u = 57.50 ÷ 5 = 11.50
Amount that Liam had at first
= 9 u + 63.80
= 9 x 11.50 + 63.80
= 103.50 + 63.80
= $167.30
Answer(s): $167.30