Xandra had $190 more than Tommy. Xandra spent
12 of her money and Tommy spent
38 of his money. In the end, Tommy and Xandra had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Tommy had at first.
| |
Xandra |
Tommy |
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 Xandra left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Tommy left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Tommy and Xandra had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Tommy and Xandra had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Xandra had more than Tommy at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 2 = 95
Amount that Tommy had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 95
= $760
Answer(s): $760
