Asher and Mark had $1192. Asher spent
38 of his money on a dishwasher. Mark spent
15 of his money on a computer. The dishwasher cost $102 more than the computer. How much money did Asher have at first?
| |
Asher |
Mark |
Total |
Before |
8 u |
+ 272 |
5x3 =
15 u |
1192 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 102 |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
Comparing the dishwasher
and the computer |
102 more |
|
|
After |
5 u |
+ 170 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
102 ÷ 3 = 34
5 x 34 = 170
8 x 34 = 272
Total amount that Asher and Mark had at first
= 8 u + 272 + 15 u
= 23 u + 272
23 u + 272 = 1192
23 u = 1192 - 272
23 u = 920
1 u = 920 ÷ 23 = 40
Amount that Asher had at first
= 8 u + 272
= 8 x 40 + 272
= 320 + 272
= $592
Answer(s): $592
