Yen had $24 more than Lynn at first. Lynn spent
58 of her money and Yen spent
23 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Lynn have at first?
| |
Yen |
Lynn |
More |
Before |
8x1 =
8 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 5x1 =
- 5 u |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Lynn had left
= 1 -
58 =
38 Fraction of money that Yen had left
= 1 -
23 =
13 The amount that Yen and Lynn had left is the same. Make the amount that Yen and Lynn had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Lynn had at first = 8 u
Amount that Yen had at first = 9 u
Amount that Yen had more than Lynn at first
= 9 u - 8 u
= 1 u
= $24
Amount that Lynn had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 24
= $192
Answer(s): $192
