Jaslyn had $180 more than Albert. Jaslyn spent
34 of her money and Albert spent
37 of his money. In the end, Albert and Jaslyn had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Albert had at first.
|
Jaslyn |
Albert |
More |
Before |
4x4 = 16 u |
7 u |
9 u |
Change |
- 3x4 = - 12 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jaslyn left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Albert left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Albert and Jaslyn had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Albert and Jaslyn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Jaslyn had more than Albert at first
= 16 u - 7 u
= 9 u
9 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 9 = 20
Amount that Albert had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 20
= $140
Answer(s): $140