Brandon and Luis received a total of $230. After Brandon spent
34 of his money and Luis spent
23 of his money, Luis had 2 times as much money as Brandon. How much money did Luis have at first?
| |
Brandon |
Luis |
Total |
Before |
4 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
10 u |
Change |
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Brandon
and Luis in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Luis had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Luis had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Luis and Brandon had at first
= 4 u + 6 u
= 10 u
10 u = 230
1 u = 230 ÷ 10 = 23
Amount that Luis had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 23
= $138
Answer(s): $138
