Japheth had $54.10 more than Ahmad. After Ahmad had spent
27 of his money, Japheth had $88.90 more than Ahmad. How much money did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Ahmad |
More |
| Before |
7 u + $54.10 |
7 u |
$54.10 |
| Change |
|
- 2 u |
|
| After |
7 u + $54.10 |
5 u |
2 u + $54.10 |
Japheth had $88.90 more than Ahmad in the end.
7 u + 54.10 - 5 u = 88.90
2 u + 54.10 = 88.90
2 u = 88.90 - 54.10
2 u = 34.80
1 u = 34.80 ÷ 2 = 17.40
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 7 u + 54.10
= 7 x 17.40 + 54.10
= 121.80 + 54.10
= $175.90
Answer(s): $175.90
