Owen and Wendy had equal amount of money. Owen spent
12 of his money on a vest while Wendy spent
35 of her money on a sweater. Given that Wendy spent $5 more than Owen, how much did Owen have at first?
| |
Owen |
Wendy |
| Before |
2x5 =
10 u |
5x2 =
10 u |
| Change |
- 1x5 =
- 5 u |
- 3x2 =
- 6 u |
| After |
1x5 =
5 u |
2x2 =
4 u |
The amount that Owen and Wendy had at first is the same. Make the amount that Owen and Wendy had at first the same. LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Amount that Wendy spent more than Owen
= 6 u - 5 u
= 1 u
1 u = 5
Amount that Owen had at first
= 10 u
= 10 x 5
= $50
Answer(s): $50
