Fanny had $186 more than Vaidev. Fanny spent
23 of her money and Vaidev spent
59 of his money. In the end, Vaidev and Fanny had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Vaidev had at first.
| |
Fanny |
Vaidev |
More |
Before |
3x4 =
12 u |
9 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Fanny left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Vaidev left
= 1 -
59 =
49 The amount of money that Vaidev and Fanny had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Vaidev and Fanny had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Fanny had more than Vaidev at first
= 12 u - 9 u
= 3 u
3 u = 186
1 u = 186 ÷ 3 = 62
Amount that Vaidev had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 62
= $558
Answer(s): $558
