Jaslyn had $120 more than Justin. Jaslyn spent
45 of her money and Justin spent
35 of his money. In the end, Justin and Jaslyn had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Justin had at first.
| |
Jaslyn |
Justin |
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 Jaslyn left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that Justin left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount of money that Justin and Jaslyn had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Justin and Jaslyn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Jaslyn had more than Justin at first
= 10 u - 5 u
= 5 u
5 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 5 = 24
Amount that Justin had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 24
= $120
Answer(s): $120
