Jenson had $64.70 more than Mark. After Mark had spent
67 of his money, Jenson had $95.30 more than Mark. How much money did Jenson have at first?
|
Jenson |
Mark |
More |
Before |
7 u + $64.70 |
7 u |
$64.70 |
Change |
|
- 6 u |
|
After |
7 u + $64.70 |
1 u |
6 u + $64.70 |
Jenson had $95.30 more than Mark in the end.
7 u + 64.70 - 1 u = 95.30
6 u + 64.70 = 95.30
6 u = 95.30 - 64.70
6 u = 30.60
1 u = 30.60 ÷ 6 = 5.10
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 7 u + 64.70
= 7 x 5.10 + 64.70
= 35.70 + 64.70
= $100.40
Answer(s): $100.40