Olivia had $29 more than Lynn at first. Lynn spent
49 of her money and Olivia spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Lynn have at first?
| |
Olivia |
Lynn |
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 Lynn had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Olivia had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Olivia and Lynn had left is the same. Make the amount that Olivia and Lynn had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Lynn had at first = 9 u
Amount that Olivia had at first = 10 u
Amount that Olivia had more than Lynn at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $29
Amount that Lynn had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 29
= $261
Answer(s): $261
