Xandra had $350 less than Linda. Linda spent 0.8 of her money and Xandra spent 10% of her money. In the end, Linda and Xandra had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Linda had at first.
| |
Xandra |
Linda |
Comparing Linda
and Xandra at first |
|
350 more |
| Before |
10x1 =
10 u |
5x9 =
45 u |
| Change |
- 1x1 =
- 1 u |
- 4x9 =
- 36 u |
| After |
9x1 =
9 u |
1x9 =
9 u |
0.8 =
810 =
45 10% =
10100 =
110 Xandra and Linda had the same amount of money in the end. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 9 is 9.
Amount that Xandra had less than Linda at first
= 45 u - 10 u
= 35 u
35 u = 350
1 u = 350 ÷ 35 = 10
Amount that Linda had at first
= 45 u
= 45 x 10
= $450
Answer(s): $450
