Gwen had $130 more than Nick. Gwen spent
12 of her money and Nick spent
38 of his money. In the end, Nick and Gwen had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Nick had at first.
| |
Gwen |
Nick |
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 Gwen left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Nick left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Nick and Gwen had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Nick and Gwen had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Gwen had more than Nick at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 2 = 65
Amount that Nick had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 65
= $520
Answer(s): $520
