Will and Jenson had $1768 altogether. After Will spent
16 of his money and Jenson spent
78 of his money, Will was left with twice as much money as Jenson. How much money did Jenson have at first?
| |
Will |
Jenson |
Total |
| Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
8x5 =
40 u |
$1768 |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 7x5 =
- 35 u |
|
| After |
5x2 =
10 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Comparing Will
and Jenson in the end |
2x5 =
10 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
The amount that Will had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Will had in the end the same. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10.
Total amount that Will and Jenson had at first
= 12 u + 40 u
= 52 u
52 u = 1768
1 u = 1768 ÷ 52 = 34
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 40 u
= 40 x 34
= $1360
Answer(s): $1360
