Sarah had $19 more than Jade at first. Jade spent
49 of her money and Sarah spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jade have at first?
| |
Sarah |
Jade |
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 Jade had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Sarah had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Sarah and Jade had left is the same. Make the amount that Sarah and Jade had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Jade had at first = 9 u
Amount that Sarah had at first = 10 u
Amount that Sarah had more than Jade at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $19
Amount that Jade had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 19
= $171
Answer(s): $171
