Anna had $130 more than Ken. Anna spent
12 of her money and Ken spent
38 of his money. In the end, Ken and Anna had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Ken had at first.
| |
Anna |
Ken |
More |
Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
8 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
5 u |
|
Fraction of money that Anna left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Ken left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Ken and Anna had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Ken and Anna had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Anna had more than Ken at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 2 = 65
Amount that Ken had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 65
= $520
Answer(s): $520
