Flynn and Glen had $357 altogether. After Flynn spent
15 of his money and Glen spent
56 of his money, Flynn was left with twice as much money as Glen. How much money did Glen have at first?
| |
Flynn |
Glen |
Total |
| Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
6x2 =
12 u |
$357 |
| Change |
- 1x1 =
- 1 u |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
|
| After |
4x1 =
4 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Flynn
and Glen in the end |
2x2 =
4 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Flynn had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Flynn had in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
Total amount that Flynn and Glen had at first
= 5 u + 12 u
= 17 u
17 u = 357
1 u = 357 ÷ 17 = 21
Amount that Glen had at first
= 12 u
= 12 x 21
= $252
Answer(s): $252
