Hazel had $21 more than Natalie at first. Natalie spent
25 of her money and Hazel spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Natalie have at first?
| |
Hazel |
Natalie |
More |
Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2x1 =
- 2 u |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Natalie had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Hazel had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Hazel and Natalie had left is the same. Make the amount that Hazel and Natalie had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Natalie had at first = 5 u
Amount that Hazel had at first = 6 u
Amount that Hazel had more than Natalie at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $21
Amount that Natalie had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 21
= $105
Answer(s): $105
