Nora had $168 more than Dylan. Nora spent
12 of her money and Dylan spent
38 of his money. In the end, Dylan and Nora had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money Dylan had at first.
| |
Nora |
Dylan |
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 Nora left
= 1 -
12 =
12 Fraction of money that Dylan left
= 1 -
38 =
58 The amount of money that Dylan and Nora had in the end is the same. Make the amount of money that Dylan and Nora had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Amount that Nora had more than Dylan at first
= 10 u - 8 u
= 2 u
2 u = 168
1 u = 168 ÷ 2 = 84
Amount that Dylan had at first
= 8 u
= 8 x 84
= $672
Answer(s): $672
