Eva had $26 more than Jane at first. Jane spent
79 of her money and Eva spent
45 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Jane have at first?
| |
Eva |
Jane |
More |
Before |
9x1 =
9 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
1 u |
Change |
- 7x1 =
- 7 u |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
|
After |
2x1 =
2 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jane had left
= 1 -
79 =
29 Fraction of money that Eva had left
= 1 -
45 =
15 The amount that Eva and Jane had left is the same. Make the amount that Eva and Jane had left is the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Amount that Jane had at first = 9 u
Amount that Eva had at first = 10 u
Amount that Eva had more than Jane at first
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
= $26
Amount that Jane had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 26
= $234
Answer(s): $234
