Valen had nine times as much money as Glen. After Valen had spent $88, Glen had five times as much money as Valen. How much more money than Glen had Valen at first?
| |
Valen |
Glen |
More |
Before
|
9x5 =
45 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
40 u |
| Change |
- $88 |
|
|
| After |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Glen had remains unchanged. Make the amount that Glen had the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Mark had in the end = 1 u
45 u - 88 = 1 u
45 u - 1 u = 88
44 u = 88
1 u = 88 ÷ 44 = 2
Amount that Glen had more than Valen at first
= 45 u - 5 u
= 40 u
= 40 x 2
= $80
Answer(s): $80
