Natalie had $180 more than George. Natalie spent
45 of her money and George spent
35 of his money. In the end, George and Natalie had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money George had at first.
| |
Natalie |
George |
More |
Before |
5x2 =
10 u |
5 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 4x2 =
- 8 u |
- 3 u |
|
After |
1x2 =
2 u |
2 u |
|
Fraction of money that Natalie left
= 1 -
45 =
15 Fraction of money that George left
= 1 -
35 =
25 The amount of money that George and Natalie had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that George and Natalie had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 2 is 2.
Amount that Natalie had more than George at first
= 10 u - 5 u
= 5 u
5 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 5 = 36
Amount that George had at first
= 5 u
= 5 x 36
= $180
Answer(s): $180
