Linda had $584 less than Warren. Linda spent
17 of her money and Warren spent
35 of his money. In the end, Warren and Linda had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Warren had at first.
|
Linda |
Warren |
Difference |
Before |
7x1 = 7 u |
5x3 = 15 u |
8 u |
Change |
- 1x1 = - 1 u |
- 3x3 = - 9 u |
|
After |
6x1 = 6 u |
2x3 = 6 u |
|
Fraction of Linda's money left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of Warren's money left
= 1 -
35 =
25Warren and Linda had the same amount of money in the end. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 6 and 2 is 6.
67 of Linda's money =
25 of Warren's money
67 of Linda's money =
615 of Warren's money
Amount that Linda had at first = 7 u
Amount that Warren had at first = 15 u
Amount that Linda had less than Warren had at first
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
8 u = 584
1 u = 584 ÷ 8 = 73
Amount that Warren had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 73
= $1095
Answer(s): $1095