Victoria had $20 more than Yen at first. Yen spent
12 of her money and Victoria spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Yen have at first?
| |
Victoria |
Yen |
More |
Before |
2x2 =
2 u |
5x1 =
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2x1 =
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Yen had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Victoria had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Victoria and Yen had left is the same. Make the amount that Victoria and Yen had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Yen had at first = 2 u
Amount that Victoria had at first = 5 u
Amount that Victoria had more than Yen at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $20
Amount that Yen had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 20
= $40
Answer(s): $40
