Wendy had $625 less than Elyse. Elyse spent 0.6 of her money and Wendy spent 10% of her money. In the end, Elyse and Wendy had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Elyse had at first.
| |
Wendy |
Elyse |
Comparing Elyse
and Wendy at first |
|
625 more |
| Before |
10x2 =
20 u |
5x9 =
45 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x9 =
- 27 u |
| After |
9x2 =
18 u |
2x9 =
18 u |
0.6 =
610 =
35 10% =
10100 =
110 Wendy and Elyse had the same amount of money in the end. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 2 and 9 is 18.
Amount that Wendy had less than Elyse at first
= 45 u - 20 u
= 25 u
25 u = 625
1 u = 625 ÷ 25 = 25
Amount that Elyse had at first
= 45 u
= 45 x 25
= $1125
Answer(s): $1125
