Eva had $20 more than Jade at first. Jade spent
12 of her money and Eva spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jade have at first?
| |
Eva |
Jade |
More |
Before |
2x2 =
2 u |
5x1 =
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2x1 =
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jade had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Eva had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Eva and Jade had left is the same. Make the amount that Eva and Jade had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Jade had at first = 2 u
Amount that Eva had at first = 5 u
Amount that Eva had more than Jade at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $20
Amount that Jade had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 20
= $40
Answer(s): $40
