Roshel had $27 more than Cindy at first. Cindy spent
25 of her money and Roshel spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Cindy have at first?
| |
Roshel |
Cindy |
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 Cindy had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Roshel had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Roshel and Cindy had left is the same. Make the amount that Roshel and Cindy had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Cindy had at first = 5 u
Amount that Roshel had at first = 6 u
Amount that Roshel had more than Cindy at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $27
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 27
= $135
Answer(s): $135
