Julie had $180 more than Flynn. Julie spent
23 of her money and Flynn spent
37 of his money. In the end, Flynn and Julie had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Flynn had at first.
|
Julie |
Flynn |
More |
Before |
3x4 = 12 u |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 2x4 = - 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Julie left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Flynn left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Flynn and Julie had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Flynn and Julie had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Julie had more than Flynn at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 5 = 36
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 36
= $252
Answer(s): $252