Jeremy and Neave had $893 altogether. After Jeremy spent
15 of his money and Neave spent
78 of his money, Jeremy was left with thrice as much money as Neave. How much money did Neave have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Neave |
Total |
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
8x4 =
32 u |
$893 |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 7x4 =
- 28 u |
|
| After |
4x3 =
12 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
Comparing Jeremy
and Neave in the end |
3x4 =
12 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
|
The amount that Jeremy had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Jeremy had in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Total amount that Jeremy and Neave had at first
= 15 u + 32 u
= 47 u
47 u = 893
1 u = 893 ÷ 47 = 19
Amount that Neave had at first
= 32 u
= 32 x 19
= $608
Answer(s): $608
