Eva had $23 more than Jean at first. Jean spent
25 of her money and Eva spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jean have at first?
| |
Eva |
Jean |
More |
Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2x1 =
- 2 u |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jean had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Eva had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Eva and Jean had left is the same. Make the amount that Eva and Jean had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Jean had at first = 5 u
Amount that Eva had at first = 6 u
Amount that Eva had more than Jean at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $23
Amount that Jean had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= $115
Answer(s): $115
