Wesley and Reggie received a total of $377. After Wesley spent
89 of his money and Reggie spent
45 of his money, Reggie had 4 times as much money as Wesley. How much money did Reggie have at first?
| |
Wesley |
Reggie |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
29 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 4x4 =
- 16 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Wesley
and Reggie in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Reggie had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Reggie had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Reggie and Wesley had at first
= 9 u + 20 u
= 29 u
29 u = 377
1 u = 377 ÷ 29 = 13
Amount that Reggie had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 13
= $260
Answer(s): $260
