John and Zane received a total of $783. After John spent
89 of his money and Zane spent
56 of his money, Zane had 3 times as much money as John. How much money did Zane have at first?
| |
John |
Zane |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
6x3 =
18 u |
27 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 5x3 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing John
and Zane in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
|
The amount that Zane had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Zane had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Total amount that Zane and John had at first
= 9 u + 18 u
= 27 u
27 u = 783
1 u = 783 ÷ 27 = 29
Amount that Zane had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 29
= $522
Answer(s): $522
