Min had $350 less than Asher. Asher spent 0.6 of his money and Min spent 0.4 of her money. In the end, Asher and Min had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Min had at first.
| |
Min |
Asher |
Difference |
| Before |
10 u |
15 u |
5 u |
| Change |
- 2 u |
- 3 u |
|
| After |
6 u |
6 u |
|
0.6 =
35 Fraction of Asher's amount left
= 1 -
35 =
25 0.4 =
25 Fraction of Min's amount left
= 1 -
25 =
35 The amount that Asher and Min each had in the end is the same. Make the numerators the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
25 of Asher's amount =
35 of Min's amount
615 of Asher's amount =
610 of Min's amount
Amount that Min had less than Asher
= 15 u - 10 u
= 5 u
5 u = 350
1 u = 350 ÷ 5 = 70
Amount that Min had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 70
= $700
Answer(s): $700
