Albert and Julian received a total of $437. After Albert spent
23 of his money and Julian spent
45 of his money, Julian had 4 times as much money as Albert. How much money did Julian have at first?
| |
Albert |
Julian |
Total |
Before |
3 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
23 u |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 4x4 =
- 16 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Albert
and Julian in the end |
1 u |
4 u |
|
The amount that Julian had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Julian had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Total amount that Julian and Albert had at first
= 3 u + 20 u
= 23 u
23 u = 437
1 u = 437 ÷ 23 = 19
Amount that Julian had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 19
= $380
Answer(s): $380
