Brandon had five times as much money as Will. After Brandon had spent $63, Will had twice as much money as Brandon. How much more money than Will had Brandon at first?
| |
Brandon |
Will |
More |
Before
|
5x2 =
10 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- $63 |
|
|
| After |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Will had remains unchanged. Make the amount that Will had the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Mark had in the end = 1 u
10 u - 63 = 1 u
10 u - 1 u = 63
9 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 9 = 7
Amount that Will had more than Brandon at first
= 10 u - 2 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 7
= $56
Answer(s): $56
