Emily had $24 more than Marion at first. Marion spent
25 of her money and Emily spent
12 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Marion have at first?
| |
Emily |
Marion |
More |
Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
2x3 =
6 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 2x1 =
- 2 u |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
|
After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Marion had left
= 1 -
25 =
35 Fraction of money that Emily had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 The amount that Emily and Marion had left is the same. Make the amount that Emily and Marion had left is the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Amount that Marion had at first = 5 u
Amount that Emily had at first = 6 u
Amount that Emily had more than Marion at first
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
= $24
Amount that Marion had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= $120
Answer(s): $120
