Gem and Pamela had the same amount of money at first. After Gem gave $200 to her nephew, Pamela had 6 times as much money as Gem. How much did Gem have in the end?
| |
Gem |
Pamela |
| Before |
1x6 =
6 u |
1x6 =
6 u |
| Change |
- $200 |
|
| After |
1 u |
6 u |
The amount that Pamela had at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the amount that Pamela had the same. LCM of 1 and 6 is 6.
Amount that Gem gave to her nephew
= 6 u - 1 u
= 5 u
5 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 5 = 40
Amount that Gem had in the end
= 1 u
= $200
Answer(s): $200
