Victoria had $140 more than Asher. Victoria spent
34 of her money and Asher spent
59 of his money. In the end, Asher and Victoria had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Asher had at first.
|
Victoria |
Asher |
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 Victoria left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Asher left
= 1 -
59 =
49 The amount of money that Asher and Victoria had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Asher and Victoria had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Victoria had more than Asher at first
= 16 u - 9 u
= 7 u
7 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 7 = 20
Amount that Asher had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 20
= $180
Answer(s): $180