Question

Jamila and Akiko had the same amount of money to spend. After Jamila spent $33 and Akiko spent

$42, Jamila had 4 times as much money left as Akiko. How much money did each of them have in
the beginning?

Answer 1

Answer: $45

Step-by-step explanation: Let the amount of money be x ,

Then , after Jamila spent $33 , the remaining money is x-33,

Also , after Akiko spent $42 , the remaining money is x- 42,

since Jamila is now having 4 times as much money left as Akiko, we have

x - 33 = 4 ( x - 42)

x - 33 = 4x - 168

-33+168 = 4x - x

135 = 3x

Therefore ,

x = 45