Howard and Asher had $984. Howard spent
58 of his money on a computer. Asher spent
15 of his money on a washing machine. The computer cost $120 more than the washing machine. How much money did Howard have at first?
| |
Howard |
Asher |
Total |
Before |
8 u |
+ 192 |
5x5 =
25 u |
984 |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 120 |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
|
Comparing the computer
and the washing machine |
120 more |
|
|
After |
3 u |
+ 72 |
4x5 =
20 u |
|
120 ÷ 5 = 24
3 x 24 = 72
8 x 24 = 192
Total amount that Howard and Asher had at first
= 8 u + 192 + 25 u
= 33 u + 192
33 u + 192 = 984
33 u = 984 - 192
33 u = 792
1 u = 792 ÷ 33 = 24
Amount that Howard had at first
= 8 u + 192
= 8 x 24 + 192
= 192 + 192
= $384
Answer(s): $384
