Henry and Jenson received a total of $170. After Henry spent
34 of his money and Jenson spent
23 of his money, Jenson had 2 times as much money as Henry. How much money did Jenson have at first?
| |
Henry |
Jenson |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
10 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Henry
and Jenson in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Jenson had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Jenson had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Jenson and Henry had at first
= 4 u + 6 u
= 10 u
10 u = 170
1 u = 170 ÷ 10 = 17
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 17
= $102
Answer(s): $102
