Elyse had $24 more than Julie at first. Julie spent
49 of her money and Elyse spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Julie have at first?
| |
Elyse |
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 Elyse had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Elyse and Julie had left is the same. Make the amount that Elyse and Julie had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Julie had at first = 9 u
Amount that Elyse had at first = 10 u
Amount that Elyse had more than Julie at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $24
Amount that Julie had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 24
= $216
Answer(s): $216
