Min had $21 more than Raeann at first. Raeann spent
49 of her money and Min spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Raeann have at first?
|
Min |
Raeann |
More |
Before |
9x1 = 9 u |
2x5 = 10 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 4x1 = - 4 u |
- 1x5 = - 5 u |
|
After |
5x1 = 5 u |
1x5 = 5 u |
|
Fraction of money that Raeann had left
= 1 -
49 =
59 Fraction of money that Min had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Min and Raeann had left is the same. Make the amount that Min and Raeann had left is the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Amount that Raeann had at first = 9 u
Amount that Min had at first = 10 u
Amount that Min had more than Raeann at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $21
Amount that Raeann had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
Answer(s): $189