Kimberly had $144 more than Vincent. Kimberly spent
35 of her money and Vincent spent
37 of his money. In the end, Vincent and Kimberly had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Vincent had at first.
| |
Kimberly |
Vincent |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
7 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
2x2 =
4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Kimberly left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of money that Vincent left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Vincent and Kimberly had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Vincent and Kimberly had in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Kimberly had more than Vincent at first
= 10 u - 7 u
= 3 u
3 u = 144
1 u = 144 ÷ 3 = 48
Amount that Vincent had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 48
= $336
Answer(s): $336
