Jade had $294 less than Will. Jade spent
17 of her money and Will spent
57 of his money. In the end, Will and Jade had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Will had at first.
|
Jade |
Will |
Difference |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
14 u |
Change |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 5x3 = - 15 u |
|
After |
6x1 = 6 u |
2x3 = 6 u |
|
Fraction of Jade's money left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of Will's money left
= 1 -
57 =
27Will and Jade had the same amount of money in the end. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 6 and 2 is 6.
67 of Jade's money =
27 of Will's money
67 of Jade's money =
621 of Will's money
Amount that Jade had at first = 7 u
Amount that Will had at first = 21 u
Amount that Jade had less than Will had at first
= 21 u - 7 u
= 14 u
14 u = 294
1 u = 294 ÷ 14 = 21
Amount that Will had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 21
= $441
Answer(s): $441