Charlie has 5 times as much money as Adam.
After Charlie has spent $60,
he has 3 times as much money as Adam.
- How much money does Adam have?
- How much money does Charlie have in the end?
- How much money do they have at first?
- How much do they have in the end?
|
Charlie |
Adam |
Before |
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- $60 |
No change |
After |
3 u |
1 u |
(a)
The amount that Adam has at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Make the amount that Adam has the same using LCM of 1 and 1.
LCM of 1 and 1 = 1
Amount that Charlie has spent
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Amount that Adam has
= 1 u
= $30
(b)
Amount that Charlie has in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 30
= $90
(c)
Amount that they have at first
= 5 u + 1 u
= 6 u
= 6 x 30
= $180
(d)
Amount that they have in the end
= 3 u + 1 u
= 4 u
= 4 x 30
= $120
Answer(s): (a) $30; (b) $90; (c) $180; (d) $120