Usha had $120 less than Jade. Jade spent 0.8 of her money and Usha spent 40% of her money. In the end, Jade and Usha had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Jade had at first.
| |
Usha |
Jade |
Comparing Jade
and Usha at first |
|
120 more |
| Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
5x3 =
15 u |
| Change |
- 2x1 =
- 2 u |
- 4x3 =
- 12 u |
| After |
3x1 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
0.8 =
810 =
45 40% =
40100 =
25 Usha and Jade had the same amount of money in the end. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 3 is 3.
Amount that Usha had less than Jade at first
= 15 u - 5 u
= 10 u
10 u = 120
1 u = 120 ÷ 10 = 12
Amount that Jade had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 12
= $180
Answer(s): $180
