Jane had $110 more than Oliver. Jane spent
34 of her money and Oliver spent
47 of his money. In the end, Oliver and Jane had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Oliver had at first.
| |
Jane |
Oliver |
More |
Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x3 =
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jane left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Oliver left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount of money that Oliver and Jane had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Oliver and Jane had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Jane had more than Oliver at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 5 = 22
Amount that Oliver had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 22
= $154
Answer(s): $154
