Zane and Howard received a total of $841. After Zane spent
89 of his money and Howard spent
34 of his money, Howard had 5 times as much money as Zane. How much money did Howard have at first?
| |
Zane |
Howard |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
29 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Zane
and Howard in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Howard had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Howard had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Howard and Zane had at first
= 9 u + 20 u
= 29 u
29 u = 841
1 u = 841 ÷ 29 = 29
Amount that Howard had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 29
= $580
Answer(s): $580
