Jaslyn had $24 more than Xylia at first. Xylia spent
59 of her money and Jaslyn spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Xylia have at first?
| |
Jaslyn |
Xylia |
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 Xylia had left
= 1 -
59 =
49 Fraction of money that Jaslyn had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Jaslyn and Xylia had left is the same. Make the amount that Jaslyn and Xylia had left is the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
Amount that Xylia had at first = 9 u
Amount that Jaslyn had at first = 10 u
Amount that Jaslyn had more than Xylia at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $24
Amount that Xylia had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 24
= $216
Answer(s): $216
