Rachel had $19 more than Zara at first. Zara spent
59 of her money and Rachel spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Zara have at first?
| |
Rachel |
Zara |
More |
Before |
9x1 =
9 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 5x1 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
4x1 =
4 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Zara had left
= 1 -
59 =
49 Fraction of money that Rachel had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Rachel and Zara had left is the same. Make the amount that Rachel and Zara had left is the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
Amount that Zara had at first = 9 u
Amount that Rachel had at first = 10 u
Amount that Rachel had more than Zara at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $19
Amount that Zara had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 19
= $171
Answer(s): $171
