Linda had $25 more than Esther at first. Esther spent
35 of her money and Linda spent
23 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Esther have at first?
| |
Linda |
Esther |
More |
Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
|
After |
2x1 =
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Esther had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of money that Linda had left
= 1 -
23 =
13 The amount that Linda and Esther had left is the same. Make the amount that Linda and Esther had left is the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Amount that Esther had at first = 5 u
Amount that Linda had at first = 6 u
Amount that Linda had more than Esther at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $25
Amount that Esther had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 25
= $125
Answer(s): $125
