Jenson and Gabby had equal amount of money. Jenson spent
12 of his money on a dress while Gabby spent
23 of her money on a coat. Given that Gabby spent $9 more than Jenson, how much did Jenson have at first?
| |
Jenson |
Gabby |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Jenson and Gabby had at first is the same. Make the amount that Jenson and Gabby had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Gabby spent more than Jenson
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 9
Amount that Jenson had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 9
= $54
Answer(s): $54
