Jean had $25 more than Yoko at first. Yoko spent
49 of her money and Jean spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Yoko have at first?
| |
Jean |
Yoko |
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 Yoko had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Jean had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Jean and Yoko had left is the same. Make the amount that Jean and Yoko had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Yoko had at first = 9 u
Amount that Jean had at first = 10 u
Amount that Jean had more than Yoko at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $25
Amount that Yoko had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 25
= $225
Answer(s): $225
