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