Ivory had $27 more than Abi at first. Abi spent
49 of her money and Ivory spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Abi have at first?
| |
Ivory |
Abi |
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 Abi had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Ivory had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Ivory and Abi had left is the same. Make the amount that Ivory and Abi had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Abi had at first = 9 u
Amount that Ivory had at first = 10 u
Amount that Ivory had more than Abi at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $27
Amount that Abi had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 27
= $243
Answer(s): $243
