Linda had $150 more than Asher. Linda spent
23 of her money and Asher spent
47 of his money. In the end, Asher and Linda had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Asher had at first.
| |
Linda |
Asher |
More |
Before |
3x3 =
9 u |
7 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x3 =
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Linda left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Asher left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount of money that Asher and Linda had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Asher and Linda had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Linda had more than Asher at first
= 9 u - 7 u
= 2 u
2 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 2 = 75
Amount that Asher had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 75
= $525
Answer(s): $525
