Gabby had $24 more than Cindy at first. Cindy spent
57 of her money and Gabby spent
34 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Cindy have at first?
| |
Gabby |
Cindy |
More |
Before |
7x1 =
7 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 5x1 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
2x1 =
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Cindy had left
= 1 -
57 =
27 Fraction of money that Gabby had left
= 1 -
34 =
14 The amount that Gabby and Cindy had left is the same. Make the amount that Gabby and Cindy had left is the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Amount that Cindy had at first = 7 u
Amount that Gabby had at first = 8 u
Amount that Gabby had more than Cindy at first
= 8 u - 7 u
= 1 u
= $24
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 24
= $168
Answer(s): $168
