Fanny had $132 more than Reggie. Fanny spent
45 of her money and Reggie spent
57 of his money. In the end, Reggie and Fanny had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Reggie had at first.
| |
Fanny |
Reggie |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Fanny left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that Reggie left
= 1 -
57 =
27 The amount of money that Reggie and Fanny had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Reggie and Fanny had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Fanny had more than Reggie at first
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 3 = 44
Amount that Reggie had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 44
= $308
Answer(s): $308
