Shannon had $168 more than Peter. Shannon spent
34 of her money and Peter spent
59 of his money. In the end, Peter and Shannon had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Peter had at first.
|
Shannon |
Peter |
More |
Before |
4x4 = 16 u |
9 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 3x4 = - 12 u |
- 5 u |
|
After |
1x4 = 4 u |
4 u |
|
Fraction of money that Shannon left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Peter left
= 1 -
59 =
49 The amount of money that Peter and Shannon had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Peter and Shannon had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Shannon had more than Peter at first
= 16 u - 9 u
= 7 u
7 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 7 = 24
Amount that Peter had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 24
= $216
Answer(s): $216