Hazel and Vanessa had the same amount of money at first. After Hazel gave $560 to her daughter, Vanessa had 8 times as much money as Hazel. How much did Hazel have in the end?
| |
Hazel |
Vanessa |
| Before |
1x8 =
8 u |
1x8 =
8 u |
| Change |
- $560 |
|
| After |
1 u |
8 u |
The amount that Vanessa had at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the amount that Vanessa had the same. LCM of 1 and 8 is 8.
Amount that Hazel gave to her daughter
= 8 u - 1 u
= 7 u
7 u = 560
1 u = 560 ÷ 7 = 80
Amount that Hazel had in the end
= 1 u
= $560
Answer(s): $560
