Lynn had $21 more than Ivory at first. Ivory spent
59 of her money and Lynn spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Ivory have at first?
| |
Lynn |
Ivory |
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 Ivory had left
= 1 -
59 =
49 Fraction of money that Lynn had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Lynn and Ivory had left is the same. Make the amount that Lynn and Ivory had left is the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
Amount that Ivory had at first = 9 u
Amount that Lynn had at first = 10 u
Amount that Lynn had more than Ivory at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $21
Amount that Ivory had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 21
= $189
Answer(s): $189
