Zane and Glen received a total of $176. After Zane spent
23 of his money and Glen spent
34 of his money, Glen had 2 times as much money as Zane. How much money did Glen have at first?
| |
Zane |
Glen |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
11 u |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Zane
and Glen in the end |
1 u |
2 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 2 is 2.
Total amount that Glen and Zane had at first
= 3 u + 8 u
= 11 u
11 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 11 = 16
Amount that Glen had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 16
= $128
Answer(s): $128
