Warren and Liam received a total of $357. After Warren spent
67 of his money and Liam spent
45 of his money, Liam had 2 times as much money as Warren. How much money did Liam have at first?
| |
Warren |
Liam |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
17 u |
Change |
- 6 u |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Warren
and Liam in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Liam had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Liam had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Liam and Warren had at first
= 7 u + 10 u
= 17 u
17 u = 357
1 u = 357 ÷ 17 = 21
Amount that Liam had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 21
= $210
Answer(s): $210
