Daniel and Harry received a total of $450. After Daniel spent
89 of his money and Harry spent
23 of his money, Harry had 2 times as much money as Daniel. How much money did Harry have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Harry |
Total |
Before |
9 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
15 u |
Change |
- 8 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Daniel
and Harry in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Harry had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Harry had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Harry and Daniel had at first
= 9 u + 6 u
= 15 u
15 u = 450
1 u = 450 ÷ 15 = 30
Amount that Harry had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 30
= $180
Answer(s): $180
