Ethan and Flynn received a total of $522. After Ethan spent
56 of his money and Flynn spent
34 of his money, Flynn had 3 times as much money as Ethan. How much money did Flynn have at first?
| |
Ethan |
Flynn |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
18 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Ethan
and Flynn in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
|
The amount that Flynn had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Flynn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Total amount that Flynn and Ethan had at first
= 6 u + 12 u
= 18 u
18 u = 522
1 u = 522 ÷ 18 = 29
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 29
= $348
Answer(s): $348
