Zane and Simon had $655. Zane spent
35 of his money on a dishwasher. Simon spent
14 of his money on a television. The dishwasher cost $189 more than the television. How much money did Zane have at first?
| |
Zane |
Simon |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
+ 315 |
4x3 =
12 u |
655 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 189 |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
Comparing the dishwasher
and the television |
189 more |
|
|
After |
2 u |
+ 126 |
3x3 =
9 u |
|
189 ÷ 3 = 63
2 x 63 = 126
5 x 63 = 315
Total amount that Zane and Simon had at first
= 5 u + 315 + 12 u
= 17 u + 315
17 u + 315 = 655
17 u = 655 - 315
17 u = 340
1 u = 340 ÷ 17 = 20
Amount that Zane had at first
= 5 u + 315
= 5 x 20 + 315
= 100 + 315
= $415
Answer(s): $415
