Fred and Owen received a total of $286. After Fred spent
67 of his money and Owen spent
45 of his money, Owen had 3 times as much money as Fred. How much money did Owen have at first?
| |
Fred |
Owen |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
22 u |
Change |
- 6 u |
- 4x3 =
- 12 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Fred
and Owen in the end |
1 u |
3 u |
|
The amount that Owen had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Owen had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Total amount that Owen and Fred had at first
= 7 u + 15 u
= 22 u
22 u = 286
1 u = 286 ÷ 22 = 13
Amount that Owen had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 13
= $195
Answer(s): $195
