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