Lynn had $106 more than Flynn. Lynn spent
23 of her money and Flynn spent
47 of his money. In the end, Flynn and Lynn had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Flynn had at first.
| |
Lynn |
Flynn |
More |
Before |
3x3 =
9 u |
7 u |
2 u |
Change |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x3 =
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Lynn left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Flynn left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount of money that Flynn and Lynn had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Flynn and Lynn had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Lynn had more than Flynn at first
= 9 u - 7 u
= 2 u
2 u = 106
1 u = 106 ÷ 2 = 53
Amount that Flynn had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 53
= $371
Answer(s): $371
