Roshel had $190 more than Glen. Roshel spent
23 of her money and Glen spent
37 of his money. In the end, Glen and Roshel had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Glen had at first.
| |
Roshel |
Glen |
More |
Before |
3x4 =
12 u |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Roshel left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Glen left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Glen and Roshel had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Glen and Roshel had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Roshel had more than Glen at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 5 = 38
Amount that Glen had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 38
= $266
Answer(s): $266
