Roshel had $190 more than Neave. Roshel spent
12 of her money and Neave spent
38 of his money. In the end, Neave and Roshel had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Neave had at first.
| |
Roshel |
Neave |
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 Roshel left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Neave left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Neave and Roshel had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Neave and Roshel had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Roshel had more than Neave at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 2 = 95
Amount that Neave had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 95
= $760
Answer(s): $760
