Sean and Brandon both received an allowance from their father. Sean initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Brandon $46, and was left with
13 as much money as Brandon. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
|
Sean |
Brandon |
Total |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
13x1 = 13 u |
20x1 = 20 u |
Change |
- 46 |
+ 46 |
|
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
3x5 = 15 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Sean gave to Brandon
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 2 = 23
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 23
= $460
Answer(s): $460