Charlie and Caden received a total of $609. After Charlie spent
89 of his money and Caden spent
34 of his money, Caden had 5 times as much money as Charlie. How much money did Caden have at first?
| |
Charlie |
Caden |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
29 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Charlie
and Caden in the end |
1 u |
5 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 5 is 5.
Total amount that Caden and Charlie had at first
= 9 u + 20 u
= 29 u
29 u = 609
1 u = 609 ÷ 29 = 21
Amount that Caden had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 21
= $420
Answer(s): $420
