Raeann had $345 less than Jade. Jade spent 0.8 of her money and Raeann spent 20% of her money. In the end, Jade and Raeann had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Jade had at first.
| |
Raeann |
Jade |
Comparing Jade
and Raeann at first |
|
345 more |
| Before |
5x1 =
5 u |
5x4 =
20 u |
| Change |
- 1x1 =
- 1 u |
- 4x4 =
- 16 u |
| After |
4x1 =
4 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
0.8 =
810 =
45 20% =
20100 =
15 Raeann 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 4 is 4.
Amount that Raeann had less than Jade at first
= 20 u - 5 u
= 15 u
15 u = 345
1 u = 345 ÷ 15 = 23
Amount that Jade had at first
= 20 u
= 20 x 23
= $460
Answer(s): $460
