Olivia had $29 more than Shiyun at first. Shiyun spent
58 of her money and Olivia spent
23 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Shiyun have at first?
| |
Olivia |
Shiyun |
More |
Before |
8x1 =
8 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 5x1 =
- 5 u |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Shiyun had left
= 1 -
58 =
38 Fraction of money that Olivia had left
= 1 -
23 =
13 The amount that Olivia and Shiyun had left is the same. Make the amount that Olivia and Shiyun had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Shiyun had at first = 8 u
Amount that Olivia had at first = 9 u
Amount that Olivia had more than Shiyun at first
= 9 u - 8 u
= 1 u
= $29
Amount that Shiyun had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 29
= $232
Answer(s): $232
