Yoko had $20 more than Julie at first. Julie spent
49 of her money and Yoko spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Julie have at first?
| |
Yoko |
Julie |
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 Julie had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Yoko had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Yoko and Julie had left is the same. Make the amount that Yoko and Julie had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Julie had at first = 9 u
Amount that Yoko had at first = 10 u
Amount that Yoko had more than Julie at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $20
Amount that Julie had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 20
= $180
Answer(s): $180
