Cody and Harry received a total of $250. After Cody spent
910 of his money and Harry spent
23 of his money, Harry had 5 times as much money as Cody. How much money did Harry have at first?
| |
Cody |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
25 u |
Change |
- 9 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Cody
and Harry in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Harry had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Harry had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Harry and Cody had at first
= 10 u + 15 u
= 25 u
25 u = 250
1 u = 250 ÷ 25 = 10
Amount that Harry had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 10
= $150
Answer(s): $150
