Liam and Ivan both received an allowance from their father. Liam initially received 35% of the money. He then gave Ivan $20, and was left with
13 as much money as Ivan. What was the total amount of money given to the two boys?
| |
Liam |
Ivan |
Total |
| Before |
7x1 =
7 u |
13x1 =
13 u |
20x1 =
20 u |
| Change |
- 20 |
+ 20 |
|
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
The total amount of money remains the same.
35% =
35100 =
720Amount that Liam gave to Ivan
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Total amount of money given to the two boys
= 20 u
= 20 x 10
= $200
Answer(s): $200
