Emma had $19 more than Tammy at first. Tammy spent
25 of her money and Emma spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Tammy have at first?
| |
Emma |
Tammy |
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 Tammy had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Emma had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Emma and Tammy had left is the same. Make the amount that Emma and Tammy had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Tammy had at first = 5 u
Amount that Emma had at first = 6 u
Amount that Emma had more than Tammy at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $19
Amount that Tammy had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 19
= $95
Answer(s): $95
