Question

100 points if solved correctly?

Lexi and Maria had $250 altogether. After Lexi spent 2/5 of her money and Maria spent $40, they had the same amount of money left. How much money did Lexi have in the beginning?

Answer 1

lexi had $125 in the begging

Answer 2

Lexi had $131.25 and Maria had 118.75

Explanation:

Lexi spent 2/5 of x, so she has 3x/5 left

Maria spends 40, so she has 250-x-40 or 210-x left

3x/5 = 210-x

times 5 to get rid of fractions

3x = 1050 - 5x

8x = 1050

x =131.25