Howard had five times as much money as Liam. After Howard had spent $95, Liam had four times as much money as Howard. How much more money than Liam had Howard at first?
| |
Howard |
Liam |
More |
Before
|
5x4 =
20 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
16 u |
| Change |
- $95 |
|
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Liam had remains unchanged. Make the amount that Liam had the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Mark had in the end = 1 u
20 u - 95 = 1 u
20 u - 1 u = 95
19 u = 95
1 u = 95 ÷ 19 = 5
Amount that Liam had more than Howard at first
= 20 u - 4 u
= 16 u
= 16 x 5
= $80
Answer(s): $80
