Gillian had $135 more than Warren. Gillian spent
23 of her money and Warren spent
13 of his money. In the end, Warren and Gillian had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Warren had at first.
| |
Gillian |
Warren |
More |
Before |
3x2 =
6 u |
3 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
- 1 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Gillian left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Warren left
= 1 -
13 =
23 The amount of money that Warren and Gillian had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Warren and Gillian had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Gillian had more than Warren at first
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
3 u = 135
1 u = 135 ÷ 3 = 45
Amount that Warren had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 45
= $135
Answer(s): $135
