Jade had $416 less than Ben. Jade spent
14 of her money and Ben spent
57 of his money. In the end, Ben and Jade had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Ben had at first.
|
Jade |
Ben |
Difference |
Before |
4x2 = 8 u |
7x3 = 21 u |
13 u |
Change |
- 1x2 = - 2 u |
- 5x3 = - 15 u |
|
After |
3x2 = 6 u |
2x3 = 6 u |
|
Fraction of Jade's money left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of Ben's money left
= 1 -
57 =
27Ben and Jade had the same amount of money in the end. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 3 and 2 is 6.
34 of Jade's money =
27 of Ben's money
68 of Jade's money =
621 of Ben's money
Amount that Jade had at first = 8 u
Amount that Ben had at first = 21 u
Amount that Jade had less than Ben had at first
= 21 u - 8 u
= 13 u
13 u = 416
1 u = 416 ÷ 13 = 32
Amount that Ben had at first
= 21 u
= 21 x 32
= $672
Answer(s): $672