Elyse had $24 more than Jaslyn at first. Jaslyn spent
59 of her money and Elyse spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jaslyn have at first?
| |
Elyse |
Jaslyn |
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 Jaslyn had left
= 1 -
59 =
49 Fraction of money that Elyse had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Elyse and Jaslyn had left is the same. Make the amount that Elyse and Jaslyn had left is the same. LCM of 4 and 2 is 4.
Amount that Jaslyn had at first = 9 u
Amount that Elyse had at first = 10 u
Amount that Elyse had more than Jaslyn at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $24
Amount that Jaslyn had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 24
= $216
Answer(s): $216
