Jenson and Zane had $374 altogether. After Jenson spent
13 of his money and Zane spent
34 of his money, Jenson was left with thrice as much money as Zane. How much money did Zane have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Zane |
Total |
| Before |
3x3 =
9 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
$374 |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Jenson
and Zane in the end |
3x2 =
6 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Jenson had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Jenson had in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Total amount that Jenson and Zane had at first
= 9 u + 8 u
= 17 u
17 u = 374
1 u = 374 ÷ 17 = 22
Amount that Zane had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 22
= $176
Answer(s): $176
