Harry and Henry received a total of $240. After Harry spent
78 of his money and Henry spent
34 of his money, Henry had 2 times as much money as Harry. How much money did Henry have at first?
| |
Harry |
Henry |
Total |
Before |
8 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
16 u |
Change |
- 7 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Harry
and Henry in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Henry had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Henry had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Henry and Harry had at first
= 8 u + 8 u
= 16 u
16 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 16 = 15
Amount that Henry had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 15
= $120
Answer(s): $120
