After giving to his son, he has 3x/8 left
after giving to his daughter he has 3x/16 left
3x/16 = 150
3x = 2400
x = 800
check:
first gift = (5/8)(800) = 500
amount left = 300
2nd gift = (1/2)(300) = 150
amount left = 150
Editorial:
Looks like sexism in continued in math questions.
Allan gave 5/8 of his money to his son and then gave his daughter 1/2 of the remainder. He kept $150.00 for himself.
How much money did Allan have at the beginning?
How much money did his son get?
2 answers
Well, it would make it too easy if they both got the same amount. And sexism works both ways. You can't give the girl more money either.