Cole and Zane both received an allowance from their father. Cole initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Zane $11, and was left with
15 as much money as Zane. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
|
Cole |
Zane |
Total |
Before |
7x3 = 21 u |
13x3 = 39 u |
20x3 = 60 u |
Change |
- 11 |
+ 11 |
|
After |
1x10 = 10 u |
5x10 = 50 u |
6x10 = 60 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Cole gave to Zane
= 21 u - 10 u
= 11 u
11 u = 11
1 u = 11 ÷ 11 = 1
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 60 u
= 60 x 1
= $60
Answer(s): $60