Jade had $481 less than Nicole. Nicole spent
27 of her money and Jade spent
23 of her money. In the end, Nicole had 4 times as much as Jade. Find the amount of money Nicole had at first.
| |
Nicole |
Jade |
Comparing Nicole
and Jade at first |
$481 more |
|
| Before |
7x4 =
28 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
- 2x4 =
- 8 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
5x4 =
20 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
Comparing Nicole
and Jade in the end |
4x5 =
20 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 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Jade had less than Nicole
= 28 u - 15 u
= 13 u
13 u = 481
1 u = 481 ÷ 13 = 37
Amount that Nicole had at first
= 28 u
= 28 x 37
= $1036
Answer(s): $1036
