Jean had $26 more than Min at first. Min spent
12 of her money and Jean spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Min have at first?
| |
Jean |
Min |
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 Min had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Jean had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Jean and Min had left is the same. Make the amount that Jean and Min had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Min had at first = 2 u
Amount that Jean had at first = 5 u
Amount that Jean had more than Min at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $26
Amount that Min had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 26
= $52
Answer(s): $52
