Gabriel and Nick received a total of $812. After Gabriel spent
45 of his money and Nick spent
56 of his money, Nick had 4 times as much money as Gabriel. How much money did Nick have at first?
| |
Gabriel |
Nick |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
6x4 =
24 u |
29 u |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 5x4 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Gabriel
and Nick in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Nick had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Nick had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Nick and Gabriel had at first
= 5 u + 24 u
= 29 u
29 u = 812
1 u = 812 ÷ 29 = 28
Amount that Nick had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 28
= $672
Answer(s): $672
