Victoria had $240 less than Diana. Diana spent 0.8 of her money and Victoria spent 40% of her money. In the end, Diana and Victoria had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Diana had at first.
| |
Victoria |
Diana |
Comparing Diana
and Victoria at first |
|
240 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 Victoria and Diana 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 Victoria had less than Diana at first
= 15 u - 5 u
= 10 u
10 u = 240
1 u = 240 ÷ 10 = 24
Amount that Diana had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 24
= $360
Answer(s): $360
