Daniel and Seth had $660 altogether. After Daniel spent
14 of his money and Seth spent
34 of his money, Daniel was left with twice as much money as Seth. How much money did Seth have at first?
| |
Daniel |
Seth |
Total |
| Before |
4x2 =
8 u |
4x3 =
12 u |
$660 |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
| After |
3x2 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Daniel
and Seth in the end |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
The amount that Daniel had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Daniel had in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 2 is 6.
Total amount that Daniel and Seth had at first
= 8 u + 12 u
= 20 u
20 u = 660
1 u = 660 ÷ 20 = 33
Amount that Seth had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 33
= $396
Answer(s): $396
