Fanny had $238 more than Tammy. Fanny spent
38 of her money and Tammy spent
23 of her money. In the end, Fanny had 4 times as much as Tammy. Find the amount of money Tammy had at first.
| |
Fanny |
Tammy |
Comparing Fanny
and Tammy at first |
$238 more |
|
| Before |
8x4 =
32 u |
3x5 =
15 u |
| Change |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
- 2x5 =
- 10 u |
| After |
5x4 =
20 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
Comparing Fanny
and Tammy in the end |
4x5 =
20 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
The amount that Fanny had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Fanny had in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Fanny had more than Tammy
= 32 u - 15 u
= 17 u
17 u = 238
1 u = 238 ÷ 17 = 14
Amount that Tammy had at first
= 15 u
= 15 x 14
= $210
Answer(s): $210
