Jaslyn had $117 more than Eric. Jaslyn spent
34 of her money and Eric spent
37 of his money. In the end, Eric and Jaslyn had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Eric had at first.
|
Jaslyn |
Eric |
More |
Before |
4x4 = 16 u |
7 u |
9 u |
Change |
- 3x4 = - 12 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jaslyn left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Eric left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Eric and Jaslyn had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Eric and Jaslyn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Jaslyn had more than Eric at first
= 16 u - 7 u
= 9 u
9 u = 117
1 u = 117 ÷ 9 = 13
Amount that Eric had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 13
= $91
Answer(s): $91