Raeann had $26 more than Nora at first. Nora spent
49 of her money and Raeann spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Nora have at first?
| |
Raeann |
Nora |
More |
Before |
9x1 =
9 u |
2x5 =
10 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 4x1 =
- 4 u |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
|
After |
5x1 =
5 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
Fraction of money that Nora had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Raeann had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Raeann and Nora had left is the same. Make the amount that Raeann and Nora had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Nora had at first = 9 u
Amount that Raeann had at first = 10 u
Amount that Raeann had more than Nora at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $26
Amount that Nora had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 26
= $234
Answer(s): $234
