Jean had $195 more than Flynn. Jean spent
56 of her money and Flynn spent
57 of his money. In the end, Flynn and Jean had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Flynn had at first.
| |
Jean |
Flynn |
More |
Before |
6x2 =
12 u |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 5x2 =
- 10 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jean left
= 1 -
56 =
16 Fraction of money that Flynn left
= 1 -
57 =
27 The amount of money that Flynn and Jean had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Flynn and Jean had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Jean had more than Flynn at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 195
1 u = 195 ÷ 5 = 39
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 39
= $273
Answer(s): $273
