Elyse had $588 less than Linda. Linda spent
38 of her money and Elyse spent
34 of her money. In the end, Linda had 4 times as much as Elyse. Find the amount of money Linda had at first.
| |
Linda |
Elyse |
Comparing Linda
and Elyse at first |
$588 more |
|
| Before |
8x4 =
32 u |
4x5 =
20 u |
| Change |
- 3x4 =
- 12 u |
- 3x5 =
- 15 u |
| After |
5x4 =
20 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
Comparing Linda
and Elyse in the end |
4x5 =
20 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
The amount that Linda had in the end is repeated. Make the amount that Linda had in the end the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Amount that Elyse had less than Linda
= 32 u - 20 u
= 12 u
12 u = 588
1 u = 588 ÷ 12 = 49
Amount that Linda had at first
= 32 u
= 32 x 49
= $1568
Answer(s): $1568
