Usha had $25 more than Emily at first. Emily spent
12 of her money and Usha spent
35 of her money. Given that they had equal amount of money left, how many much did Emily have at first?
| |
Usha |
Emily |
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 Emily had left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Usha had left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount that Usha and Emily had left is the same. Make the amount that Usha and Emily had left is the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Emily had at first = 2 u
Amount that Usha had at first = 5 u
Amount that Usha had more than Emily at first
= 5 u - 2 u
= 1 u
= $25
Amount that Emily had at first
= 2 u
= 2 x 25
= $50
Answer(s): $50
