Daniel and Nick received a total of $364. After Daniel spent
34 of his money and Nick spent
56 of his money, Nick had 4 times as much money as Daniel. How much money did Nick have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Nick |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
28 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 5x4 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Daniel
and Nick in the end |
1 u |
4 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 4 is 4.
Total amount that Nick and Daniel had at first
= 4 u + 24 u
= 28 u
28 u = 364
1 u = 364 ÷ 28 = 13
Amount that Nick had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 13
= $312
Answer(s): $312
