Asher had thrice as much money as John. After Asher had spent $66, John had four times as much money as Asher. How much more money than John had Asher at first?
| |
Asher |
John |
More |
Before
|
3x4 =
12 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
8 u |
| Change |
- $66 |
|
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that John had remains unchanged. Make the amount that John had the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Mark had in the end = 1 u
12 u - 66 = 1 u
12 u - 1 u = 66
11 u = 66
1 u = 66 ÷ 11 = 6
Amount that John had more than Asher at first
= 12 u - 4 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= $48
Answer(s): $48
