Shannon had $50 more than Fanny. Shannon spent 0.6 of her money and Fanny spent 40% of her money. In the end, Shannon and Fanny had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Shannon had in the end.
| |
Shannon |
Fanny |
Comparing Shannon
and Fanny at first |
50 more |
|
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
0.6 =
610 =
35 40% =
40100 =
25 Shannon and Fanny had the same amount of money in the end. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Shannon had more than Fanny at first
= 15 u - 10 u
= 5 u
5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Amount that Shannon had in the end
= 6 u
= 6 x 10
= $60
Answer(s): $60
