Betty had $26 more than Elyse at first. Elyse spent
47 of her money and Betty spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Elyse have at first?
| |
Betty |
Elyse |
More |
Before |
7x2 =
7 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
|
After |
3x2 =
6 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
|
Fraction of money that Elyse had left
= 1 -
47 =
37 Fraction of money that Betty had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Betty and Elyse had left is the same. Make the amount that Betty and Elyse had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 2 is 6.
Amount that Elyse had at first = 7 u
Amount that Betty had at first = 15 u
Amount that Betty had more than Elyse at first
= 15 u - 7 u
= 1 u
= $26
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 26
= $182
Answer(s): $182
