Liam and Sam received a total of $494. After Liam spent
67 of his money and Sam spent
56 of his money, Sam had 2 times as much money as Liam. How much money did Sam have at first?
| |
Liam |
Sam |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
19 u |
Change |
- 6 u |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Liam
and Sam in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Sam had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Sam had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Sam and Liam had at first
= 7 u + 12 u
= 19 u
19 u = 494
1 u = 494 ÷ 19 = 26
Amount that Sam had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 26
= $312
Answer(s): $312
