George and Charlie had $1042. George spent
38 of his money on a dishwasher. Charlie spent
15 of his money on a television. The dishwasher cost $201 more than the television. How much money did George have at first?
| |
George |
Charlie |
Total |
Before |
8 u |
+ 536 |
5x3 =
15 u |
1042 |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 201 |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
Comparing the dishwasher
and the television |
201 more |
|
|
After |
5 u |
+ 335 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
201 ÷ 3 = 67
5 x 67 = 335
8 x 67 = 536
Total amount that George and Charlie had at first
= 8 u + 536 + 15 u
= 23 u + 536
23 u + 536 = 1042
23 u = 1042 - 536
23 u = 506
1 u = 506 ÷ 23 = 22
Amount that George had at first
= 8 u + 536
= 8 x 22 + 536
= 176 + 536
= $712
Answer(s): $712
