Cole and Henry received a total of $480. After Cole spent
78 of his money and Henry spent
34 of his money, Henry had 4 times as much money as Cole. How much money did Henry have at first?
| |
Cole |
Henry |
Total |
Before |
8 u |
4x4 =
16 u |
24 u |
Change |
- 7 u |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Cole
and Henry in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Henry had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Henry had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Henry and Cole had at first
= 8 u + 16 u
= 24 u
24 u = 480
1 u = 480 ÷ 24 = 20
Amount that Henry had at first
= 16 u
= 16 x 20
= $320
Answer(s): $320
