Eva had $133 more than Warren. Eva spent
34 of her money and Warren spent
59 of his money. In the end, Warren and Eva had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Warren had at first.
| |
Eva |
Warren |
More |
Before |
4x4 =
16 u |
9 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Eva left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Warren left
= 1 -
59 =
49 The amount of money that Warren and Eva had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Warren and Eva had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Eva had more than Warren at first
= 16 u - 9 u
= 7 u
7 u = 133
1 u = 133 ÷ 7 = 19
Amount that Warren had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 19
= $171
Answer(s): $171
