Barbara had $182 more than Lee. Barbara spent
12 of her money and Lee spent
38 of his money. In the end, Lee and Barbara had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Lee had at first.
| |
Barbara |
Lee |
More |
Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
8 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
5 u |
|
Fraction of money that Barbara left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Lee left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Lee and Barbara had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Lee and Barbara had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Barbara had more than Lee at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 182
1 u = 182 ÷ 2 = 91
Amount that Lee had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 91
= $728
Answer(s): $728
