Justin and Charlie received a total of $319. After Justin spent
45 of his money and Charlie spent
23 of his money, Charlie had 2 times as much money as Justin. How much money did Charlie have at first?
| |
Justin |
Charlie |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
11 u |
Change |
- 4 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
1 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Justin
and Charlie in the end |
1 u |
2 u |
|
The amount that Charlie had in the end is the same. Make the amount that Charlie had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Total amount that Charlie and Justin had at first
= 5 u + 6 u
= 11 u
11 u = 319
1 u = 319 ÷ 11 = 29
Amount that Charlie had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 29
= $174
Answer(s): $174
