Sean and Howard received a total of $396. After Sean spent
56 of his money and Howard spent
56 of his money, Howard had 2 times as much money as Sean. How much money did Howard have at first?
| |
Sean |
Howard |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
18 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Sean
and Howard in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Howard had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Howard had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Howard and Sean had at first
= 6 u + 12 u
= 18 u
18 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 18 = 22
Amount that Howard had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 22
= $264
Answer(s): $264
