Neave and Asher received a total of $735. After Neave spent
910 of his money and Asher spent
45 of his money, Asher had 5 times as much money as Neave. How much money did Asher have at first?
| |
Neave |
Asher |
Total |
Before |
10 u |
5x5 =
25 u |
35 u |
Change |
- 9 u |
- 4x5 =
- 20 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Neave
and Asher in the end |
1 u |
5 u |
|
The amount that Asher had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Asher had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Total amount that Asher and Neave had at first
= 10 u + 25 u
= 35 u
35 u = 735
1 u = 735 ÷ 35 = 21
Amount that Asher had at first
= 25 u
= 25 x 21
= $525
Answer(s): $525
