Seth and Asher both received an allowance from their father. Seth initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Asher $38, and was left with
13 as much money as Asher. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
|
Seth |
Asher |
Total |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
13x1 = 13 u |
20x1 = 20 u |
Change |
- 38 |
+ 38 |
|
After |
1x5 = 5 u |
3x5 = 15 u |
4x5 = 20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Seth gave to Asher
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 2 = 19
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 19
= $380
Answer(s): $380