Victoria had $130 more than Bobby. Victoria spent
34 of her money and Bobby spent
47 of his money. In the end, Bobby and Victoria had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Bobby had at first.
| |
Victoria |
Bobby |
More |
Before |
4x3 =
12 u |
7 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 4 u |
|
After |
1x3 =
3 u |
3 u |
|
Fraction of money that Victoria left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of money that Bobby left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount of money that Bobby and Victoria had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Bobby and Victoria had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Victoria had more than Bobby at first
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 26
Amount that Bobby had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 26
= $182
Answer(s): $182
