Japheth had 6 times as much money as Seth. After Japheth had spent half of his money, he had $24 more than Seth. How much money did Japheth have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Seth |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
| Change |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
Amount that Japheth had after he spent half of his money
= 6 u ÷ 2
= 3 u
Amount that Japheth had more than Seth in the end
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 24
= $144
Answer(s): $144
