Raeann had $133 more than Lee. Raeann spent
45 of her money and Lee spent
13 of his money. In the end, Lee and Raeann had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Lee had at first.
| |
Raeann |
Lee |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
3 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 1 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Raeann left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that Lee left
= 1 -
13 =
23 The amount of money that Lee and Raeann had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Lee and Raeann had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Raeann had more than Lee at first
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
7 u = 133
1 u = 133 ÷ 7 = 19
Amount that Lee had at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 19
= $57
Answer(s): $57
