Raeann had $119 more than Tammy. Raeann spent 0.6 of her money and Tammy spent 25% of her money. In the end, Raeann and Tammy had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Raeann had in the end.
|
Raeann |
Tammy |
Comparing Raeann and Tammy at first |
119 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 Raeann and Tammy 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 Raeann had more than Tammy at first
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
7 u = 119
1 u = 119 ÷ 7 = 17
Amount that Raeann had in the end
= 6 u
= 6 x 17
= $102
Answer(s): $102