Xavier and Tom had $1385. Xavier spent
59 of his money on a refrigerator. Tom spent
14 of his money on a washing machine. The refrigerator cost $125 more than the washing machine. How much money had Xavier left?
|
Xavier |
Tom |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
+ 225 |
4x5 = 20 u |
1385 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 125 |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
|
Comparing the refrigerator and the washing machine |
125 more |
|
|
After |
4 u |
+ 100 |
3x5 = 15 u |
|
125 ÷ 5 = 25
4 x 25 = 100
9 x 25 = 225
Total amount that Xavier and Tom had at first
= 9 u + 225 + 20 u
= 29 u + 225
29 u + 225 = 1385
29 u = 1385 - 225
29 u = 1160
1 u = 1160 ÷ 29 = 40
Amount that Xavier had left
= 4 u + 100
= 4 x 40 + 100
= 160 + 100
= $260
Answer(s): $260