Barbara had $30 more than Victoria at first. Victoria spent
25 of her money and Barbara spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Victoria have at first?
| |
Barbara |
Victoria |
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 Victoria had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Barbara had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Barbara and Victoria had left is the same. Make the amount that Barbara and Victoria had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Victoria had at first = 5 u
Amount that Barbara had at first = 6 u
Amount that Barbara had more than Victoria at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $30
Amount that Victoria had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= $150
Answer(s): $150
