Owen and Reggie received a total of $648. After Owen spent
34 of his money and Reggie spent
34 of his money, Reggie had 5 times as much money as Owen. How much money did Reggie have at first?
| |
Owen |
Reggie |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
24 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Owen
and Reggie in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Reggie had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Reggie had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Reggie and Owen had at first
= 4 u + 20 u
= 24 u
24 u = 648
1 u = 648 ÷ 24 = 27
Amount that Reggie had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 27
= $540
Answer(s): $540
