Harry and Howard received a total of $810. After Harry spent
45 of his money and Howard spent
45 of his money, Howard had 5 times as much money as Harry. How much money did Howard have at first?
| |
Harry |
Howard |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
5x5 =
25 u |
30 u |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 4x5 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Harry
and Howard in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Howard had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Howard had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Howard and Harry had at first
= 5 u + 25 u
= 30 u
30 u = 810
1 u = 810 ÷ 30 = 27
Amount that Howard had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 27
= $675
Answer(s): $675
