Diana had $196 more than Jenson. Diana spent
56 of her money and Jenson spent
35 of his money. In the end, Jenson and Diana had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Jenson had at first.
| |
Diana |
Jenson |
More |
Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
5 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Diana left
= 1 -
56 =
16 Fraction of money that Jenson left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount of money that Jenson and Diana had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Jenson and Diana had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Diana had more than Jenson at first
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
7 u = 196
1 u = 196 ÷ 7 = 28
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 28
= $140
Answer(s): $140
