Joelle had $100 more than Wesley. Joelle spent
23 of her money and Wesley spent
37 of his money. In the end, Wesley and Joelle had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Wesley had at first.
| |
Joelle |
Wesley |
More |
Before |
3x4 =
12 u |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Joelle left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Wesley left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Wesley and Joelle had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Wesley and Joelle had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Joelle had more than Wesley at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 100
1 u = 100 ÷ 5 = 20
Amount that Wesley had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140
