Oscar and Paul received a total of $360. After Oscar spent
56 of his money and Paul spent
23 of his money, Paul had 3 times as much money as Oscar. How much money did Paul have at first?
| |
Oscar |
Paul |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
15 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Oscar
and Paul in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
|
The amount that Paul had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Paul had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Total amount that Paul and Oscar had at first
= 6 u + 9 u
= 15 u
15 u = 360
1 u = 360 ÷ 15 = 24
Amount that Paul had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 24
= $216
Answer(s): $216
