Jeremy and Andy received a total of $195. After Jeremy spent
89 of his money and Andy spent
23 of his money, Andy had 2 times as much money as Jeremy. How much money did Andy have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Andy |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
15 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Jeremy
and Andy in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Andy had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Andy had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Andy and Jeremy had at first
= 9 u + 6 u
= 15 u
15 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 15 = 13
Amount that Andy had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 13
= $78
Answer(s): $78
