Will and Ahmad received a total of $276. After Will spent
34 of his money and Ahmad spent
34 of his money, Ahmad had 2 times as much money as Will. How much money did Ahmad have at first?
| |
Will |
Ahmad |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
12 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Will
and Ahmad in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Ahmad had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Ahmad had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Ahmad and Will had at first
= 4 u + 8 u
= 12 u
12 u = 276
1 u = 276 ÷ 12 = 23
Amount that Ahmad had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 23
= $184
Answer(s): $184
