Yoko and Fabian went shopping with a total of $119. After Yoko spent
27 of her money and Fabian spent
12 of his money, they each had an equal amount of money left. How much money did they spend altogether?
| |
Yoko |
Fabian |
Total |
Before |
7 u |
2x5 =
10 u |
$119 |
Change |
- 2 u |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
|
After |
5 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
|
The amount that Yoko and Fabian each had in the end is the same. Make the amount that each had in the end the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Total amount that Yoko and Fabian had at first
= 7 u + 10 u
= 17 u
17 u = 119
1 u = 119 ÷ 17 = 7
Total amount that Yoko and Fabian spent
= 2 u + 5 u
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= $49
Answer(s): $49
