Eric and Nick received a total of $480. After Eric spent
910 of his money and Nick spent
45 of his money, Nick had 2 times as much money as Eric. How much money did Nick have at first?
| |
Eric |
Nick |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
20 u |
Change |
- 9 u |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Eric
and Nick in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Nick had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Nick had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Nick and Eric had at first
= 10 u + 10 u
= 20 u
20 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 20 = 24
Amount that Nick had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 24
= $240
Answer(s): $240
