Vincent and Lee received a total of $420. After Vincent spent
56 of his money and Lee spent
23 of his money, Lee had 5 times as much money as Vincent. How much money did Lee have at first?
| |
Vincent |
Lee |
Total |
Before |
6 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
21 u |
Change |
- 5 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Vincent
and Lee in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Lee had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Lee had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Lee and Vincent had at first
= 6 u + 15 u
= 21 u
21 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 21 = 20
Amount that Lee had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 20
= $300
Answer(s): $300
