Ahmad and Bryan saved the same amount of money. Bryan spent $114 buying a birthday gift for her friend. In the end, Ahmad had 3 times as muc

Ahmad and Bryan saved the same amount of money. Bryan spent $114 buying a birthday gift for her friend. In the end, Ahmad had 3 times as much as Bryan. How much did Ahmad have    ?

Amount of money = M

Bryan = M - $114

M = Ahmad = 3 * Bryan

Bryan = M - $114

Bryan = 3 * Bryan - $114

2*Bryan = $114

$$\boxed{\text{Bryan} = \$\;57}$$

Ahmad = 3 * Bryan

Ahmad = 3 * $57

$$\boxed{Ahmad = \$\;171}$$