Dylan and Irene had equal amount of money. Dylan spent
12 of his money on a sweater while Irene spent
34 of her money on a dress. Given that Irene spent $16 more than Dylan, how much did Dylan have at first?
| |
Dylan |
Irene |
| Before |
2x2 =
4 u |
4x1 =
4 u |
| Change |
- 1x2 =
- 2 u |
- 3x1 =
- 3 u |
| After |
1x2 =
2 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
The amount that Dylan and Irene had at first is the same. Make the amount that Dylan and Irene had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Amount that Irene spent more than Dylan
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
1 u = 16
Amount that Dylan had at first
= 4 u
= 4 x 16
= $64
Answer(s): $64
