Cathy had $84 more than Jaslyn. Cathy spent 0.6 of her money and Jaslyn spent 25% of her money. In the end, Cathy and Jaslyn had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Cathy had in the end.
| |
Cathy |
Jaslyn |
Comparing Cathy
and Jaslyn at first |
84 more |
|
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
0.6 =
610 =
35 25% =
25100 =
14 Cathy and Jaslyn 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 Cathy had more than Jaslyn at first
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
7 u = 84
1 u = 84 ÷ 7 = 12
Amount that Cathy had in the end
= 6 u
= 6 x 12
= $72
Answer(s): $72
