Question

Mila and samuel had an equal amount of money for shopping. Mila spent $42 and Samuel spent $36. After that, Mila had 1/2 of what Samuel has left. How much money Milla had initially?

Answer 1

Mila had $48 initially

Explanation:

Let the amount of money they had be x

Mila spent $42; what is left would be x-42

Samuel spent $36: what is left would be x-36

So, what Mila had left is half of what Samuel has; that would be;

x-42 = 1/2(x-36)

2(x-42) = x -36

2x-84 = x -36

2x - x = 84 -36

x = $48