Elyse had $28 more than Tina at first. Tina spent
12 of her money and Elyse spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Tina have at first?
| |
Elyse |
Tina |
More |
Before |
2x2 =
2 u |
5x1 =
5 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2x1 =
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Tina had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Elyse had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Elyse and Tina had left is the same. Make the amount that Elyse and Tina had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Tina had at first = 2 u
Amount that Elyse had at first = 5 u
Amount that Elyse had more than Tina at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $28
Amount that Tina had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 28
= $56
Answer(s): $56
