Owen and Jeremy had $1568 altogether. After Owen spent
14 of his money and Jeremy spent
78 of his money, Owen was left with twice as much money as Jeremy. How much money did Jeremy have at first?
| |
Owen |
Jeremy |
Total |
| Before |
4x2 =
8 u |
8x3 =
24 u |
$1568 |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 7x3 =
- 21 u |
|
| After |
3x2 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Owen
and Jeremy in the end |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
The amount that Owen had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Owen had in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 2 is 6.
Total amount that Owen and Jeremy had at first
= 8 u + 24 u
= 32 u
32 u = 1568
1 u = 1568 ÷ 32 = 49
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 49
= $1176
Answer(s): $1176
