Victoria had $216 less than Nicole. Nicole spent
38 of her money and Victoria spent
23 of her money. In the end, Nicole had 3 times as much as Victoria. Find the amount of money Nicole had at first.
| |
Nicole |
Victoria |
Comparing Nicole
and Victoria at first |
$216 more |
|
| Before |
8x3 =
24 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
- 3x3 =
- 9 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
5x3 =
15 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
Comparing Nicole
and Victoria in the end |
3x5 =
15 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
The amount that Nicole had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Nicole had in the end the same. LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
Amount that Victoria had less than Nicole
= 24 u - 15 u
= 9 u
9 u = 216
1 u = 216 ÷ 9 = 24
Amount that Nicole had at first
= 24 u
= 24 x 24
= $576
Answer(s): $576
