Ian had 4 times as much money as Carl. After Ian had spent half of his money, he had $22 more than Carl. How much money did Ian have at first?
|
Ian |
Carl |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2 u |
|
After |
2 u |
1 u |
Amount that Ian had after he spent half of his money
= 4 u ÷ 2
= 2 u
Amount that Ian had more than Carl in the end
= 2 u - 1 u
= 1 u
1 u = 22
Amount that Ian had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 22
= $88
Answer(s): $88