Emily had $168 more than Lee. Emily spent
12 of her money and Lee spent
38 of his money. In the end, Lee and Emily had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Lee had at first.
| |
Emily |
Lee |
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 Emily left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Lee left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Lee and Emily had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Lee and Emily had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Emily had more than Lee at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 2 = 84
Amount that Lee had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 84
= $672
Answer(s): $672
