Shiyun had $132 more than Ryan. Shiyun spent
23 of her money and Ryan spent
59 of his money. In the end, Ryan and Shiyun had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Ryan had at first.
| |
Shiyun |
Ryan |
More |
Before |
3x4 =
12 u |
9 u |
3 u |
Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x4 =
4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Shiyun left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Ryan left
= 1 -
59 =
49 The amount of money that Ryan and Shiyun had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Ryan and Shiyun had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Shiyun had more than Ryan at first
= 12 u - 9 u
= 3 u
3 u = 132
1 u = 132 ÷ 3 = 44
Amount that Ryan had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 44
= $396
Answer(s): $396
