Question

Nathan and Austin together earned $32. Nathan's share was 7 times as big as Austin's share. If Nathan spends $9 at the store, how much money will Nathan have left?

Answer 1

N + A = 32 so A = 32 - N

N = 7 A
N = 7 (32-N) = 224 - 7 N
8 N = 224
N = 28
28 - 9 = 19