Lee and Julie had equal amount of money. Lee spent
12 of his money on a vest while Julie spent
23 of her money on a blouse. Given that Julie spent $10 more than Lee, how much did Lee have at first?
| |
Lee |
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 Lee and Julie had at first is the same. Make the amount that Lee and Julie had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 3 is 6.
Amount that Julie spent more than Lee
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
1 u = 10
Amount that Lee had at first
= 6 u
= 6 x 10
= $60
Answer(s): $60
