Jaslyn and Barbara had the same amount of money at first. After Jaslyn gave $200 to her daughter, Barbara had 3 times as much money as Jaslyn. How much did Jaslyn have in the end?
| |
Jaslyn |
Barbara |
| Before |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
| Change |
- $200 |
|
| After |
1 u |
3 u |
The amount that Barbara had at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the amount that Barbara had the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Jaslyn gave to her daughter
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 2 = 100
Amount that Jaslyn had in the end
= 1 u
= $200
Answer(s): $200
