Jen had $133 more than Julian. Jen spent
23 of her money and Julian spent
38 of his money. In the end, Julian and Jen had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Julian had at first.
| |
Jen |
Julian |
More |
Before |
3x5 =
15 u |
8 u |
7 u |
Change |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x5 =
5 u |
5 u |
|
Fraction of money that Jen left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Julian left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Julian and Jen had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Julian and Jen had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Jen had more than Julian at first
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
7 u = 133
1 u = 133 ÷ 7 = 19
Amount that Julian had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 19
= $152
Answer(s): $152
