Gabby had $29 more than Jean at first. Jean spent
12 of her money and Gabby spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jean have at first?
| |
Gabby |
Jean |
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 Jean had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Gabby had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Gabby and Jean had left is the same. Make the amount that Gabby and Jean had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Jean had at first = 2 u
Amount that Gabby had at first = 5 u
Amount that Gabby had more than Jean at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $29
Amount that Jean had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 29
= $58
Answer(s): $58
