Ben and Julie had equal amount of money. Ben spent
12 of his money on a vest while Julie spent
23 of her money on a sweater. Given that Julie spent $8 more than Ben, how much did Ben have at first?
| |
Ben |
Julie |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
3x2 =
6 u |
| Change |
- 1x3 =
- 3 u |
- 2x2 =
- 4 u |
| After |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The amount that Ben and Julie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Ben and Julie had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Julie spent more than Ben
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 8
Amount that Ben had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 8
= $48
Answer(s): $48
