Usha had $23 more than Jane at first. Jane spent
25 of her money and Usha spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jane have at first?
| |
Usha |
Jane |
More |
Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2x1 =
- 2 u |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jane had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Usha had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Usha and Jane had left is the same. Make the amount that Usha and Jane had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Jane had at first = 5 u
Amount that Usha had at first = 6 u
Amount that Usha had more than Jane at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $23
Amount that Jane had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 23
= $115
Answer(s): $115
