Howard and Asher had $1556. Howard spent
59 of his money on a washing machine. Asher spent
14 of his money on a computer. The washing machine cost $220 more than the computer. How much money did Howard have at first?
|
Howard |
Asher |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
+ 396 |
4x5 = 20 u |
1556 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 220 |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
|
Comparing the washing machine and the computer |
220 more |
|
|
After |
4 u |
+ 176 |
3x5 = 15 u |
|
220 ÷ 5 = 44
4 x 44 = 176
9 x 44 = 396
Total amount that Howard and Asher had at first
= 9 u + 396 + 20 u
= 29 u + 396
29 u + 396 = 1556
29 u = 1556 - 396
29 u = 1160
1 u = 1160 ÷ 29 = 40
Amount that Howard had at first
= 9 u + 396
= 9 x 40 + 396
= 360 + 396
= $756
Answer(s): $756