Ivan and Jenson received a total of $660. After Ivan spent
910 of his money and Jenson spent
23 of his money, Jenson had 4 times as much money as Ivan. How much money did Jenson have at first?
| |
Ivan |
Jenson |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
3x4 =
12 u |
22 u |
Change |
- 9 u |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Ivan
and Jenson in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Jenson had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Jenson had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Jenson and Ivan had at first
= 10 u + 12 u
= 22 u
22 u = 660
1 u = 660 ÷ 22 = 30
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 30
= $360
Answer(s): $360
