Asher and Glen received a total of $675. After Asher spent
89 of his money and Glen spent
56 of his money, Glen had 3 times as much money as Asher. How much money did Glen have at first?
| |
Asher |
Glen |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
6x3 =
18 u |
27 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 5x3 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Asher
and Glen in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
|
The amount that Glen had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Glen had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Total amount that Glen and Asher had at first
= 9 u + 18 u
= 27 u
27 u = 675
1 u = 675 ÷ 27 = 25
Amount that Glen had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 25
= $450
Answer(s): $450
