Raeann had $104 more than Zeph. Raeann spent
12 of her money and Zeph spent
38 of his money. In the end, Zeph and Raeann had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Zeph had at first.
| |
Raeann |
Zeph |
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 Raeann left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Zeph left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Zeph and Raeann had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Zeph and Raeann had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Raeann had more than Zeph at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 104
1 u = 104 ÷ 2 = 52
Amount that Zeph had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 52
= $416
Answer(s): $416
