Japheth and Fabian received a total of $240. After Japheth spent
56 of his money and Fabian spent
45 of his money, Fabian had 2 times as much money as Japheth. How much money did Fabian have at first?
| |
Japheth |
Fabian |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
16 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Japheth
and Fabian in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Fabian had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Fabian had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Fabian and Japheth had at first
= 6 u + 10 u
= 16 u
16 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 16 = 15
Amount that Fabian had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 15
= $150
Answer(s): $150
