Raeann had $608 more than Emma. Raeann spent
47 of her money and Emma spent
23 of her money. In the end, Raeann had 4 times as much as Emma. Find the amount of money Emma had at first.
| |
Raeann |
Emma |
Comparing Raeann
and Emma at first |
$608 more |
|
| Before |
7x4 =
28 u |
3x3 =
9 u |
| Change |
- 4x4 =
- 16 u |
- 2x3 =
- 6 u |
| After |
3x4 =
12 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
Comparing Raeann
and Emma in the end |
4x3 =
12 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
The amount that Raeann had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Raeann had in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 3 is 12.
Amount that Raeann had more than Emma
= 28 u - 9 u
= 19 u
19 u = 608
1 u = 608 ÷ 19 = 32
Amount that Emma had at first
= 9 u
= 9 x 32
= $288
Answer(s): $288
