Victoria had $106 more than Sam. Victoria spent
12 of her money and Sam spent
38 of his money. In the end, Sam and Victoria had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Sam had at first.
| |
Victoria |
Sam |
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 Victoria left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Sam left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Sam and Victoria had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Sam and Victoria had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Victoria had more than Sam at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 106
1 u = 106 ÷ 2 = 53
Amount that Sam had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 53
= $424
Answer(s): $424
