Jane had $102 more than Wesley. Jane spent
23 of her money and Wesley spent
49 of his money. In the end, Wesley and Jane had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Wesley had at first.
| |
Jane |
Wesley |
More |
Before |
3x5 =
15 u |
9 u |
6 u |
Change |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
5 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jane left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Wesley left
= 1 -
49 =
59 The amount of money that Wesley and Jane had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Wesley and Jane had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Jane had more than Wesley at first
= 15 u - 9 u
= 6 u
6 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 6 = 17
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 17
= $153
Answer(s): $153
