Jaslyn had $140 more than Perry. Jaslyn spent
45 of her money and Perry spent
35 of his money. In the end, Perry and Jaslyn had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Perry had at first.
| |
Jaslyn |
Perry |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
5 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jaslyn left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that Perry left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount of money that Perry and Jaslyn had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Perry and Jaslyn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Jaslyn had more than Perry at first
= 10 u - 5 u
= 5 u
5 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 5 = 28
Amount that Perry had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 28
= $140
Answer(s): $140
