Liam and Raeann had equal amount of money. Liam spent
12 of his money on a shirt while Raeann spent
35 of her money on a coat. Given that Raeann spent $19 more than Liam, how much did Liam have at first?
| |
Liam |
Raeann |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Liam and Raeann had at first is the same. Make the amount that Liam and Raeann had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Raeann spent more than Liam
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 19
Amount that Liam had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 19
= $190
Answer(s): $190
