Jen had $637 less than Vincent. Jen spent
15 of her money and Vincent spent
47 of his money. In the end, Vincent and Jen had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Vincent had at first.
|
Jen |
Vincent |
Difference |
Before |
5x3 = 15 u |
7x4 = 28 u |
13 u |
Change |
- 1x3 = - 3 u |
- 4x4 = - 16 u |
|
After |
4x3 = 12 u |
3x4 = 12 u |
|
Fraction of Jen's money left
= 1 -
15 =
45 Fraction of Vincent's money left
= 1 -
47 =
37Vincent and Jen had the same amount of money in the end. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
45 of Jen's money =
37 of Vincent's money
1215 of Jen's money =
1228 of Vincent's money
Amount that Jen had at first = 15 u
Amount that Vincent had at first = 28 u
Amount that Jen had less than Vincent had at first
= 28 u - 15 u
= 13 u
13 u = 637
1 u = 637 ÷ 13 = 49
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 28 u
= 28 x 49
= $1372
Answer(s): $1372