Raeann had a total of 28 pieces of $2 and $20 notes at first. She spent
35 of the number of $2 notes and received another 7 pieces of $20 notes from her mother. After that, the number of $20 notes she had was
12 of the remaining notes. How much money did Raeann have at first?
|
$2 |
$20 |
Total |
Before |
5 u |
2 u - 7 |
28 |
Change |
- 3 u |
+ 7 |
|
After |
2 u |
|
|
Comparing $2-notes and $20-notes |
1x2 = 2 u |
1x2 = 2 u |
|
The number of $2-notes and $20-notes in the end is the same.
The number of $2-notes in the end is repeated. Make the number of $2-notes in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Number of notes at first
= 5 u + 2 u - 7
= 7 u - 7
7 u - 7 = 28
7 u = 28 + 7
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Number of $2-notes at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= 25
Total value of $2-notes at first
= 25 x 2
= $50
Number of $20-notes at first
= 2 u - 7
= 2 x 5 - 7
= 10 - 7
= 3
Total value of $20-notes at first
= 3 x 20
= $60
Amount that Raeann had at first
= 50 + 60
= $110
Answer(s): $110