Tommy and Tim received a total of $486. After Tommy spent
23 of his money and Tim spent
56 of his money, Tim had 4 times as much money as Tommy. How much money did Tim have at first?
| |
Tommy |
Tim |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
27 u |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 5x4 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Tommy
and Tim in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Tim had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Tim had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Tim and Tommy had at first
= 3 u + 24 u
= 27 u
27 u = 486
1 u = 486 ÷ 27 = 18
Amount that Tim had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 18
= $432
Answer(s): $432
