Brandon and Will had $1042. Brandon spent
25 of his money on a computer. Will spent
16 of his money on a washing machine. The computer cost $240 more than the washing machine. How much money did Brandon have at first?
| |
Brandon |
Will |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
+ 600 |
6x2 =
12 u |
1042 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 240 |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
|
Comparing the computer
and the washing machine |
240 more |
|
|
After |
3 u |
+ 360 |
5x2 =
10 u |
|
240 ÷ 2 = 120
3 x 120 = 360
5 x 120 = 600
Total amount that Brandon and Will had at first
= 5 u + 600 + 12 u
= 17 u + 600
17 u + 600 = 1042
17 u = 1042 - 600
17 u = 442
1 u = 442 ÷ 17 = 26
Amount that Brandon had at first
= 5 u + 600
= 5 x 26 + 600
= 130 + 600
= $730
Answer(s): $730
