Reggie and Julian received a total of $693. After Reggie spent
78 of his money and Julian spent
45 of his money, Julian had 5 times as much money as Reggie. How much money did Julian have at first?
| |
Reggie |
Julian |
Total |
Before |
8 u |
5x5 =
25 u |
33 u |
Change |
- 7 u |
- 4x5 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Reggie
and Julian in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Julian had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Julian had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Julian and Reggie had at first
= 8 u + 25 u
= 33 u
33 u = 693
1 u = 693 ÷ 33 = 21
Amount that Julian had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 21
= $525
Answer(s): $525
