Wesley and Luke had $1179. Wesley spent
25 of his money on a television. Luke spent
16 of his money on a refrigerator. The television cost $220 more than the refrigerator. How much money did Wesley have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Luke |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
+ 550 |
6x2 =
12 u |
1179 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 220 |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
|
Comparing the television
and the refrigerator |
220 more |
|
|
After |
3 u |
+ 330 |
5x2 =
10 u |
|
220 ÷ 2 = 110
3 x 110 = 330
5 x 110 = 550
Total amount that Wesley and Luke had at first
= 5 u + 550 + 12 u
= 17 u + 550
17 u + 550 = 1179
17 u = 1179 - 550
17 u = 629
1 u = 629 ÷ 17 = 37
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 5 u + 550
= 5 x 37 + 550
= 185 + 550
= $735
Answer(s): $735
