Gabby had $130 more than Jeremy. Gabby spent
23 of her money and Jeremy spent
37 of his money. In the end, Jeremy and Gabby had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Jeremy had at first.
| |
Gabby |
Jeremy |
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 Gabby left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Jeremy left
= 1 -
37 =
47 The amount of money that Jeremy and Gabby had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Jeremy and Gabby had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Gabby had more than Jeremy at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 26
Amount that Jeremy had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 26
= $182
Answer(s): $182
