Gabby had $108 more than Asher. Gabby spent
23 of her money and Asher spent
49 of his money. In the end, Asher and Gabby had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Asher had at first.
| |
Gabby |
Asher |
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 Gabby left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Asher left
= 1 -
49 =
59 The amount of money that Asher and Gabby had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Asher and Gabby had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Gabby had more than Asher at first
= 15 u - 9 u
= 6 u
6 u = 108
1 u = 108 ÷ 6 = 18
Amount that Asher had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 18
= $162
Answer(s): $162
