Fanny had $176 more than Flynn. Fanny spent
34 of her money and Flynn spent
58 of his money. In the end, Flynn and Fanny had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Flynn had at first.
| |
Fanny |
Flynn |
More |
Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
8 u |
4 u |
Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x3 =
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Fanny left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Flynn left
= 1 -
58 =
38 The amount of money that Flynn and Fanny had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Flynn and Fanny had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Fanny had more than Flynn at first
= 12 u - 8 u
= 4 u
4 u = 176
1 u = 176 ÷ 4 = 44
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 44
= $352
Answer(s): $352
