Cole and Caden received a total of $270. After Cole spent
910 of his money and Caden spent
34 of his money, Caden had 2 times as much money as Cole. How much money did Caden have at first?
| |
Cole |
Caden |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
18 u |
Change |
- 9 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Cole
and Caden in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Caden had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Caden had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Caden and Cole had at first
= 10 u + 8 u
= 18 u
18 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 18 = 15
Amount that Caden had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 15
= $120
Answer(s): $120
