Question

Raju and Tom had the same amount of money at first.

After Raju spend $2590 and Tom Spent $320, Tom had 6 times as much money as Raju.
How much did Raju have at first?
2590
Solve using model

Answer 1

Money Raju have at first = $3,008

Explanation:

Assume;

Raju and Tom money = a

Given:

Money Raju spends = $2,560

Money Tom spends = $320

Computation:

Money Raju had = a - 2,560

Money Tom had = a - 320

So,

6[a - 2,560] = a - 320

6a - 15,360 = a - 320

5a = 15,040

a = 3,008

Money Raju have at first = $3,008