Neave and Japheth received a total of $1160. After Neave spent
910 of his money and Japheth spent
56 of his money, Japheth had 5 times as much money as Neave. How much money did Japheth have at first?
| |
Neave |
Japheth |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
6x5 =
30 u |
40 u |
Change |
- 9 u |
- 5x5 =
- 25 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Neave
and Japheth in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Japheth had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Japheth had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Japheth and Neave had at first
= 10 u + 30 u
= 40 u
40 u = 1160
1 u = 1160 ÷ 40 = 29
Amount that Japheth had at first
= 30 u
= 30 x 29
= $870
Answer(s): $870
