Jaslyn had $19 more than Fiona at first. Fiona spent
58 of her money and Jaslyn spent
23 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Fiona have at first?
|
Jaslyn |
Fiona |
More |
Before |
8x1 = 8 u |
3x3 = 9 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 5x1 = - 5 u |
- 2x3 = - 6 u |
|
After |
3x1 = 3 u |
1x3 = 3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Fiona had left
= 1 -
58 =
38 Fraction of money that Jaslyn had left
= 1 -
23 =
13 The amount that Jaslyn and Fiona had left is the same. Make the amount that Jaslyn and Fiona had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Fiona had at first = 8 u
Amount that Jaslyn had at first = 9 u
Amount that Jaslyn had more than Fiona at first
= 9 u - 8 u
= 1 u
= $19
Amount that Fiona had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 19
= $152
Answer(s): $152