Julie had $112 more than Will. Julie spent
23 of her money and Will spent
47 of his money. In the end, Will and Julie had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Will had at first.
| |
Julie |
Will |
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 Julie left
= 1 -
23 =
13 Fraction of money that Will left
= 1 -
47 =
37 The amount of money that Will and Julie had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Will and Julie had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Julie had more than Will at first
= 9 u - 7 u
= 2 u
2 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 2 = 56
Amount that Will had at first
= 7 u
= 7 x 56
= $392
Answer(s): $392
