Yoko had $143 more than Caden. Yoko spent
56 of her money and Caden spent
47 of his money. In the end, Caden and Yoko had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Caden had at first.
| |
Yoko |
Caden |
More |
Before |
6x3 =
18 u |
7 u |
11 u |
Change |
- 5x3 =
- 15 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x3 =
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Yoko left
= 1 -
56 =
16 Fraction of money that Caden left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount of money that Caden and Yoko had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Caden and Yoko had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Yoko had more than Caden at first
= 18 u - 7 u
= 11 u
11 u = 143
1 u = 143 ÷ 11 = 13
Amount that Caden had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 13
= $91
Answer(s): $91
