Question

Blin and Alex raised a total of $240,000 for a charity. If Blin raised $60,000 more than Alex did, how much money did Blin raise?

Answer 1

180000

Explanation:

Solve

Given: Both Raised $240,000, Blin raised $60,000 more than Alex

To find: How much money Blin raised

Firstly, since two people raised that amount, divide the amount by 2 of them

240,000 ÷ 2 = 120,000

Nextly, subtract 60,000 from Alex's share; because Brin has more so Alex has less, less means subtract.

120,000 - 60,000 = 60,000

Now, Add that amount to Brin's share; again, Brin has more so Alex has less, less means subtract.

60000 + 120,000 = 180,000

Therefore, Brin raised $180,000

Confirm: 180,000 + 60,000 = 240,000

(For your information, Alex has $60,000)