Gabby had $145 more than Elijah. Gabby spent
45 of her money and Elijah spent
35 of his money. In the end, Elijah and Gabby had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Elijah had at first.
| |
Gabby |
Elijah |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
5 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Gabby left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that Elijah left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount of money that Elijah and Gabby had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Elijah and Gabby had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Gabby had more than Elijah at first
= 10 u - 5 u
= 5 u
5 u = 145
1 u = 145 ÷ 5 = 29
Amount that Elijah had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 29
= $145
Answer(s): $145
