Usha had $65 more than Zoe. Usha spent 0.6 of her money and Zoe spent 40% of her money. In the end, Usha and Zoe had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Usha had in the end.
| |
Usha |
Zoe |
Comparing Usha
and Zoe at first |
65 more |
|
| Before |
5x3 =
15 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
0.6 =
610 =
35 40% =
40100 =
25 Usha and Zoe 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 Usha had more than Zoe at first
= 15 u - 10 u
= 5 u
5 u = 65
1 u = 65 ÷ 5 = 13
Amount that Usha had in the end
= 6 u
= 6 x 13
= $78
Answer(s): $78
