Elyse had $300 less than Cindy. Cindy spent 0.8 of her money and Elyse spent 30% of her money. In the end, Cindy and Elyse had the same amount of money left. Find the amount of money that Cindy had at first.
| |
Elyse |
Cindy |
Comparing Cindy
and Elyse at first |
|
300 more |
| Before |
10x1 =
10 u |
5x7 =
35 u |
| Change |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
- 4x7 =
- 28 u |
| After |
7x1 =
7 u |
1x7 =
7 u |
0.8 =
810 =
45 30% =
30100 =
310 Elyse and Cindy had the same amount of money in the end. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 1 and 7 is 7.
Amount that Elyse had less than Cindy at first
= 35 u - 10 u
= 25 u
25 u = 300
1 u = 300 ÷ 25 = 12
Amount that Cindy had at first
= 35 u
= 35 x 12
= $420
Answer(s): $420
