Oliver and Carl received a total of $594. After Oliver spent
56 of his money and Carl spent
34 of his money, Carl had 4 times as much money as Oliver. How much money did Carl have at first?
| |
Oliver |
Carl |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
4x4 =
16 u |
22 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Oliver
and Carl in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Carl had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Carl had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Carl and Oliver had at first
= 6 u + 16 u
= 22 u
22 u = 594
1 u = 594 ÷ 22 = 27
Amount that Carl had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 27
= $432
Answer(s): $432
