Zara had $26 more than Kimberly at first. Kimberly spent
47 of her money and Zara spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Kimberly have at first?
| |
Zara |
Kimberly |
More |
Before |
7x2 =
7 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
After |
3x2 =
6 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
|
Fraction of money that Kimberly had left
= 1 -
47 =
37 Fraction of money that Zara had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Zara and Kimberly had left is the same. Make the amount that Zara and Kimberly had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 2 is 6.
Amount that Kimberly had at first = 7 u
Amount that Zara had at first = 15 u
Amount that Zara had more than Kimberly at first
= 15 u - 7 u
= 1 u
= $26
Amount that Kimberly had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 26
= $182
Answer(s): $182
