Yoko had $90 more than Hilda. Yoko spent 0.6 of her money and Hilda spent 40% of her money. In the end, Yoko and Hilda had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Yoko had in the end.
| |
Yoko |
Hilda |
Comparing Yoko
and Hilda at first |
90 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 Yoko and Hilda 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 Yoko had more than Hilda at first
= 15 u - 10 u
= 5 u
5 u = 90
1 u = 90 ÷ 5 = 18
Amount that Yoko had in the end
= 6 u
= 6 x 18
= $108
Answer(s): $108
