Xylia had $22 more than Gabby at first. Gabby spent
12 of her money and Xylia spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Gabby have at first?
| |
Xylia |
Gabby |
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 Gabby had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Xylia had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Xylia and Gabby had left is the same. Make the amount that Xylia and Gabby had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Gabby had at first = 2 u
Amount that Xylia had at first = 5 u
Amount that Xylia had more than Gabby at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $22
Amount that Gabby had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 22
= $44
Answer(s): $44
