Asher and Bobby had $322 altogether. After Asher spent
13 of his money and Bobby spent
34 of his money, Asher was left with five times as much money as Bobby. How much money did Bobby have at first?
| |
Asher |
Bobby |
Total |
| Before |
3x5 =
15 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
$322 |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
| After |
2x5 =
10 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Comparing Asher
and Bobby in the end |
5x2 =
10 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
The amount that Asher had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Asher had in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Total amount that Asher and Bobby had at first
= 15 u + 8 u
= 23 u
23 u = 322
1 u = 322 ÷ 23 = 14
Amount that Bobby had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 14
= $112
Answer(s): $112
