Jeremy and Zeph had $988 altogether. After Jeremy spent
14 of his money and Zeph spent
56 of his money, Jeremy was left with five times as much money as Zeph. How much money did Zeph have at first?
| |
Jeremy |
Zeph |
Total |
| Before |
4x5 =
20 u |
6x3 =
18 u |
$988 |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 5x3 =
- 15 u |
|
| After |
3x5 =
15 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Comparing Jeremy
and Zeph in the end |
5x3 =
15 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
The amount that Jeremy had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Jeremy had in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Total amount that Jeremy and Zeph had at first
= 20 u + 18 u
= 38 u
38 u = 988
1 u = 988 ÷ 38 = 26
Amount that Zeph had at first
= 18 u
= 18 x 26
= $468
Answer(s): $468
