Usha had $26 more than Tammy at first. Tammy spent
58 of her money and Usha spent
23 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Tammy have at first?
| |
Usha |
Tammy |
More |
Before |
8x1 =
8 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 5x1 =
- 5 u |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Tammy had left
= 1 -
58 =
38 Fraction of money that Usha had left
= 1 -
23 =
13 The amount that Usha and Tammy had left is the same. Make the amount that Usha and Tammy had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Tammy had at first = 8 u
Amount that Usha had at first = 9 u
Amount that Usha had more than Tammy at first
= 9 u - 8 u
= 1 u
= $26
Amount that Tammy had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 26
= $208
Answer(s): $208
