Jane had $150 more than Howard. Jane spent
45 of her money and Howard spent
35 of his money. In the end, Howard and Jane had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Howard had at first.
| |
Jane |
Howard |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
5 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jane left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that Howard left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount of money that Howard and Jane had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Howard and Jane had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Jane had more than Howard at first
= 10 u - 5 u
= 5 u
5 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 5 = 30
Amount that Howard had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= $150
Answer(s): $150
