Min had $425 more than Tammy. Min spent 0.8 of her money and Tammy spent 30% of her money. In the end, Min and Tammy had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Min had in the end.
|
Min |
Tammy |
Comparing Min and Tammy at first |
425 more |
|
Before |
5x7 = 35 u |
10x1 = 10 u |
Change |
- 4x7 = - 28 u |
- 3x1 = - 3 u |
After |
1x7 = 7 u |
7x1 = 7 u |
0.8 =
810 =
45 30% =
30100 =
310 Min and Tammy had the same amount of money in the end. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 7 is 7.
Amount that Min had more than Tammy at first
= 35 u - 10 u
= 25 u
25 u = 425
1 u = 425 ÷ 25 = 17
Amount that Min had in the end
= 7 u
= 7 x 17
= $119
Answer(s): $119