Perry and Glen received a total of $408. After Perry spent
34 of his money and Glen spent
45 of his money, Glen had 4 times as much money as Perry. How much money did Glen have at first?
| |
Perry |
Glen |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
24 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 4x4 =
- 16 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Perry
and Glen in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Glen had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Glen had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Glen and Perry had at first
= 4 u + 20 u
= 24 u
24 u = 408
1 u = 408 ÷ 24 = 17
Amount that Glen had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 17
= $340
Answer(s): $340
